FUTURE PERFECT
ACTIVITY
Write sentences in present perfect in all ways.
1. She _____ (to begin) the project.
2. They____ (to write) many letters.
3. We _____ (to work) all the day
4. He _____ (to slept) in my grandma's house
REPORTED SPEECH
Write sentences using reported speech.
1.Pablo: "I have walked a lot"
2. Susana: "I ssng the song very well"
3. Paola: "I will study languages"
4. Santiago: "I am reading the magazine"
5. Ana: "I can swim very well"
martes, 15 de noviembre de 2011
viernes, 4 de noviembre de 2011
READING COMPREHENSION FOR 10°
Read the texts and answer the questions about them.
The Digital Divide
A recent survey has shown that the number of people in the United Kingdom who do not intend to get internet access has risen. These people, who are know as 'net refuseniks', make up 44% of UK households, or 11.2 million people in total.
The research also showed that more than 70 percent of these people said that they were not interested in getting connected to the internet. This number has risen from just over 50% in 2005, with most giving lack of computer skills as a reason for not getting internet access, though some also said it was because of the cost.
More and more people are getting broadband and high speed net is available almost everywhere in the UK, but there are still a significant number of people who refuse to take the first step.
The cost of getting online is going down and internet speeds are increasing, so many see the main challenge to be explaining the relevance of the internet to this group. This would encourage them to get connected before they are left too far behind. The gap between those who have access to and use the internet is the digital divide, and if the gap continues to widen, those without access will get left behind and miss out on many opportunities, especially in their careers.
Questions
1 - More people in the UK do not intend to get internet access than before.
a. True b. False
2 - The majority of people in the UK are 'net refuseniks'.
a. True b. False
3 - Most of those without internet access want to get it.
a. True b. False
4 - The minority of the people surveyed in 2005 weren't interested in having internet access.
a. True b. False
5 - The main reason for not getting internet access is the cost.
a. True b. False
6 - High speed intenet is not available everywhere in the UK.
a. True b. False
7 - Both costs and speeds are increasing.
a. True b. False
8 - Many people think that getting the costs down is the key to this problem.
a. True b. False
9 - The digital divide is widening in the UK.
a. True b. False
10 - Not having access to the internet will only affect people's careers.
a. True b. False
MY ROCKET SHIP
When I fall asleep, I dream about what it would be like to have a rocket ship. If I had a rocket ship, my first destination would be the Earth's moon, which is called Luna. When I got to Luna I would jump all around. Because there is little gravity I would be able to jump very high.
After I finished jumping all over the moon, I would fly to Saturn and travel around Saturn's beautiful rings. On my way to Saturn, I would try to avoid a number of Asteroids. Asteroids are large pieces of rocks and minerals.
In my science class I learned that would take me almost my entire life to travel to Pluto. Pluto is the last Planet in our solar system. Because it's so far from our Sun that it is super cold. I wish I could see Pluto up close.
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:
1. What is the name of Earth's Moon?
a. moona b. muna
c. mooon d. luna
2. Which of the following IS true?
a. You wouldn't be able to jump on the moon.
b. The moon's gravity would allow you to jump high.
c. The Earth has less gravity than it's moon.
d. None of the above.
3. What is a unique feature of Saturn?
a. it's a moon b. it has lots of water
c. it bright pink in color d. it has rings
4. What are asteroids made of?
a. vitamins b. ice
c. plastic d. rock
5. Why is Pluto a cold planet?
a. it is too close to our Sun b. it's far away from our Sun
c. it's outside our solar system d. has no moons
6. which planet do think is furthest from our Sun?
a. Luna b. Pluto
c. Earth d. Saturn
The Digital Divide
A recent survey has shown that the number of people in the United Kingdom who do not intend to get internet access has risen. These people, who are know as 'net refuseniks', make up 44% of UK households, or 11.2 million people in total.
The research also showed that more than 70 percent of these people said that they were not interested in getting connected to the internet. This number has risen from just over 50% in 2005, with most giving lack of computer skills as a reason for not getting internet access, though some also said it was because of the cost.
More and more people are getting broadband and high speed net is available almost everywhere in the UK, but there are still a significant number of people who refuse to take the first step.
The cost of getting online is going down and internet speeds are increasing, so many see the main challenge to be explaining the relevance of the internet to this group. This would encourage them to get connected before they are left too far behind. The gap between those who have access to and use the internet is the digital divide, and if the gap continues to widen, those without access will get left behind and miss out on many opportunities, especially in their careers.
Questions
1 - More people in the UK do not intend to get internet access than before.
a. True b. False
2 - The majority of people in the UK are 'net refuseniks'.
a. True b. False
3 - Most of those without internet access want to get it.
a. True b. False
4 - The minority of the people surveyed in 2005 weren't interested in having internet access.
a. True b. False
5 - The main reason for not getting internet access is the cost.
a. True b. False
6 - High speed intenet is not available everywhere in the UK.
a. True b. False
7 - Both costs and speeds are increasing.
a. True b. False
8 - Many people think that getting the costs down is the key to this problem.
a. True b. False
9 - The digital divide is widening in the UK.
a. True b. False
10 - Not having access to the internet will only affect people's careers.
a. True b. False
MY ROCKET SHIP
When I fall asleep, I dream about what it would be like to have a rocket ship. If I had a rocket ship, my first destination would be the Earth's moon, which is called Luna. When I got to Luna I would jump all around. Because there is little gravity I would be able to jump very high.
After I finished jumping all over the moon, I would fly to Saturn and travel around Saturn's beautiful rings. On my way to Saturn, I would try to avoid a number of Asteroids. Asteroids are large pieces of rocks and minerals.
In my science class I learned that would take me almost my entire life to travel to Pluto. Pluto is the last Planet in our solar system. Because it's so far from our Sun that it is super cold. I wish I could see Pluto up close.
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:
1. What is the name of Earth's Moon?
a. moona b. muna
c. mooon d. luna
2. Which of the following IS true?
a. You wouldn't be able to jump on the moon.
b. The moon's gravity would allow you to jump high.
c. The Earth has less gravity than it's moon.
d. None of the above.
3. What is a unique feature of Saturn?
a. it's a moon b. it has lots of water
c. it bright pink in color d. it has rings
4. What are asteroids made of?
a. vitamins b. ice
c. plastic d. rock
5. Why is Pluto a cold planet?
a. it is too close to our Sun b. it's far away from our Sun
c. it's outside our solar system d. has no moons
6. which planet do think is furthest from our Sun?
a. Luna b. Pluto
c. Earth d. Saturn
READING COMPREHENSION FOR 11°
Read the text and answer the questions about it
The First Computer Programmer
Ada Lovelace was the daughter of the poet Lord Byron. She was taught by Mary Somerville, a well-known researcher and scientific author, who introduced her to Charles Babbage in June 1833. Babbage was an English mathematician, who first had the idea for a programmable computer.
In 1842 and 1843, Ada translated the work of an Italian mathematician, Luigi Menabrea, on Babbage's Analytical Engine. Though mechanical, this machine was an important step in the history of computers; it was the design of a mechanical general-purpose computer. Babbage worked on it for many years until his death in 1871. However, because of financial, political, and legal issues, the engine was never built. The design of the machine was very modern; it anticipated the first completed general-purpose computers by about 100 years.
When Ada translated the article, she added a set of notes which specified in complete detail a method for calculating certain numbers with the Analytical Engine, which have since been recognized by historians as the world's first computer program. She also saw possibilities in it that Babbage hadn't: she realised that the machine could compose pieces of music. The computer programming language 'Ada', used in some aviation and military programs, is named after her.
Questions
1 - Ada Lovelace's teacher introduced her to Charles Babbage.
a. True b. False
2 - Babbage programmed the first computer.
a. True b. False
3 - Ada translated the article in 1842.
a. True b. False
4 - The Analytical Engine was electronic.
a. True b. False
5 - Luigi Menabrea designed the first computer.
a. True b. False
6 - Babbage finished the machine before he died.
a. True b. False
7 - Babbage's design was ahead of its time.
a. True b. False
8 - Ada's work was instantly recognised as being the first computer program.
a. True b. False
9 - Babbage saw that his machine could write music.
a. True b. False
10 - Ada wrote military and aviation computer programs.
a. True b. False
11. What is your opinion about the text.
The First Computer Programmer
Ada Lovelace was the daughter of the poet Lord Byron. She was taught by Mary Somerville, a well-known researcher and scientific author, who introduced her to Charles Babbage in June 1833. Babbage was an English mathematician, who first had the idea for a programmable computer.
In 1842 and 1843, Ada translated the work of an Italian mathematician, Luigi Menabrea, on Babbage's Analytical Engine. Though mechanical, this machine was an important step in the history of computers; it was the design of a mechanical general-purpose computer. Babbage worked on it for many years until his death in 1871. However, because of financial, political, and legal issues, the engine was never built. The design of the machine was very modern; it anticipated the first completed general-purpose computers by about 100 years.
When Ada translated the article, she added a set of notes which specified in complete detail a method for calculating certain numbers with the Analytical Engine, which have since been recognized by historians as the world's first computer program. She also saw possibilities in it that Babbage hadn't: she realised that the machine could compose pieces of music. The computer programming language 'Ada', used in some aviation and military programs, is named after her.
Questions
1 - Ada Lovelace's teacher introduced her to Charles Babbage.
a. True b. False
2 - Babbage programmed the first computer.
a. True b. False
3 - Ada translated the article in 1842.
a. True b. False
4 - The Analytical Engine was electronic.
a. True b. False
5 - Luigi Menabrea designed the first computer.
a. True b. False
6 - Babbage finished the machine before he died.
a. True b. False
7 - Babbage's design was ahead of its time.
a. True b. False
8 - Ada's work was instantly recognised as being the first computer program.
a. True b. False
9 - Babbage saw that his machine could write music.
a. True b. False
10 - Ada wrote military and aviation computer programs.
a. True b. False
11. What is your opinion about the text.
viernes, 28 de octubre de 2011
READING COMPREHENSION FOR 10°
Read the text and answer the questions
Nasreddin and the Smell of Soup
One day, a poor man, who had only one piece of bread to eat, was walking past a restaurant. There was a large pot of soup on the table. The poor man held his bread over the soup, so the steam from the soup went into the bread, and gave it a good smell. Then he ate the bread.
The restaurant owner was very angry at this, and he asked the man for money, in exchange for the steam from the soup. The poor man had no money, so the restaurant owner took him to Nasreddin, who was a judge at that time. Nasreddin thought about the case for a little while.
Then he took some money from his pocket. He held the coins next to the restaurant owner's ear, and shook them, so that they made a jingling noise.
"What was that?" asked the restaurant owner.
"That was payment for you," answered Nasreddin.
"What do you mean? That was just the sound of coins!" protested the restaurant owner.
"The sound of the coins is payment for the smell of the soup," answered Nasreddin. "Now go back to your restaurant."
1. What food did the poor man have?
A. soup
B. bread
C. nothing
2. What kind of food did he see in the restaurant?
A. bread
B. meat
C. soup
3. Why did he hold the bread over the soup?
A. So the steam from the soup would go into the bread.
B. So he could warm his hand.
C. So the restaurant owner would get angry.
4. Why did the restaurant owner take the poor man to Nasreddin?
A. Because Nasreddin was a judge.
B. So that Nasreddin could pay for the soup.
C. Because Nasreddin was the man's relative.
5. What did Nasreddin do with the coins?
A. He gave them to the restaurant owner.
B. He made a noise with them.
C. He gave them to the poor man.
6 .What was the payment for the smell of the soup?
A. the sound of money
B. a few coins
C. there was no payment
7. Do you like the text. Why? Or Why not?
Nasreddin and the Smell of Soup
One day, a poor man, who had only one piece of bread to eat, was walking past a restaurant. There was a large pot of soup on the table. The poor man held his bread over the soup, so the steam from the soup went into the bread, and gave it a good smell. Then he ate the bread.
The restaurant owner was very angry at this, and he asked the man for money, in exchange for the steam from the soup. The poor man had no money, so the restaurant owner took him to Nasreddin, who was a judge at that time. Nasreddin thought about the case for a little while.
Then he took some money from his pocket. He held the coins next to the restaurant owner's ear, and shook them, so that they made a jingling noise.
"What was that?" asked the restaurant owner.
"That was payment for you," answered Nasreddin.
"What do you mean? That was just the sound of coins!" protested the restaurant owner.
"The sound of the coins is payment for the smell of the soup," answered Nasreddin. "Now go back to your restaurant."
1. What food did the poor man have?
A. soup
B. bread
C. nothing
2. What kind of food did he see in the restaurant?
A. bread
B. meat
C. soup
3. Why did he hold the bread over the soup?
A. So the steam from the soup would go into the bread.
B. So he could warm his hand.
C. So the restaurant owner would get angry.
4. Why did the restaurant owner take the poor man to Nasreddin?
A. Because Nasreddin was a judge.
B. So that Nasreddin could pay for the soup.
C. Because Nasreddin was the man's relative.
5. What did Nasreddin do with the coins?
A. He gave them to the restaurant owner.
B. He made a noise with them.
C. He gave them to the poor man.
6 .What was the payment for the smell of the soup?
A. the sound of money
B. a few coins
C. there was no payment
7. Do you like the text. Why? Or Why not?
lunes, 24 de octubre de 2011
READING COMPREHENSION FOR 11°
Read the text and answer the questions about it
American Customs.
America is well-known for its equality, liberty, fraternity. Everyone is very friendly and informal. Children often call their parents by their first names and at work, subordinates do not normally use "Mister" when addressing their supervisors. To those visitors who come from a more rigid and stratified society, such casualness can be confusing, leading to egregious blunders. Conversely, many worldly, sophisticated Americans appear mortified because they feel America is not "civilized," with a capital "C." However, we know of terribly embarrassing incidents from mistakes which only an innocent foreigner would have made.
Public displays of affection between the sexes are very common, unlike perhaps where you have come from. In many cities, especially San Francisco, homosexuality is an accepted way of life. You may therefore see men being affectionate with men and women with women. If you disapprove of homosexuals because of your religious or cultural beliefs, please keep it to yourself. You might even find yourself a guest in a gay person's home-and might become shocked to realize that your host is a normal human being like any other and that you are actually enjoying his hospitality. Many couples also live together without being married-and may never marry. But you must realize their bond is probably as strong as the bond of marriage. So don't think one of them is available for a "date."
America is a notoriously "open" society, and to most foreigners Americans often appear exceptionally and "instantly" friendly. But sometimes such openness can lead to serious misunderstanding, especially between men and women. A casual invitation to have drinks and/or dinner does not mean that your American host also wants to become "intimate" with you afterwards. So be careful not to read too much into a friendly invitation
QUESTIONS
1. Match the following words to the suitable definition or synonym.
a. Blunder b. Mortify c. Display d. Belief e. Host
f. Bond g. Misunderstanding
( ) Person who receives other people at home as guests.
( ) Show.
( ) Stupid careless mistake.
( ) State of being joined or together.
( ) Failure to understand rightly or correctly.
2. Answer the following questions according to the text.
a. How do homosexuals behave in San Francisco?
b. Do all couples marry? Give a reason for your answer.
c. What evidence can you find in the text showing that Americans are casual people?
d. Why can openness lead to misunderstanding in America?
3. What is your opinión about the text
American Customs.
America is well-known for its equality, liberty, fraternity. Everyone is very friendly and informal. Children often call their parents by their first names and at work, subordinates do not normally use "Mister" when addressing their supervisors. To those visitors who come from a more rigid and stratified society, such casualness can be confusing, leading to egregious blunders. Conversely, many worldly, sophisticated Americans appear mortified because they feel America is not "civilized," with a capital "C." However, we know of terribly embarrassing incidents from mistakes which only an innocent foreigner would have made.
Public displays of affection between the sexes are very common, unlike perhaps where you have come from. In many cities, especially San Francisco, homosexuality is an accepted way of life. You may therefore see men being affectionate with men and women with women. If you disapprove of homosexuals because of your religious or cultural beliefs, please keep it to yourself. You might even find yourself a guest in a gay person's home-and might become shocked to realize that your host is a normal human being like any other and that you are actually enjoying his hospitality. Many couples also live together without being married-and may never marry. But you must realize their bond is probably as strong as the bond of marriage. So don't think one of them is available for a "date."
America is a notoriously "open" society, and to most foreigners Americans often appear exceptionally and "instantly" friendly. But sometimes such openness can lead to serious misunderstanding, especially between men and women. A casual invitation to have drinks and/or dinner does not mean that your American host also wants to become "intimate" with you afterwards. So be careful not to read too much into a friendly invitation
QUESTIONS
1. Match the following words to the suitable definition or synonym.
a. Blunder b. Mortify c. Display d. Belief e. Host
f. Bond g. Misunderstanding
( ) Person who receives other people at home as guests.
( ) Show.
( ) Stupid careless mistake.
( ) State of being joined or together.
( ) Failure to understand rightly or correctly.
2. Answer the following questions according to the text.
a. How do homosexuals behave in San Francisco?
b. Do all couples marry? Give a reason for your answer.
c. What evidence can you find in the text showing that Americans are casual people?
d. Why can openness lead to misunderstanding in America?
3. What is your opinión about the text
viernes, 21 de octubre de 2011
READING COMPREHENSION FOR 11°
ACTIVITY
Read the text and answer the questions
All That Glitters
Kim wants to drive her three kids and their two friends to the soccer game. The problem is that her shiny new SUV only has room for five passengers including the driver.
Kim misses her old eight passenger SUV but she’s still thankful that the new one gets much better gas mileage.
1. Which of the following statements is false?
a. Kim’s new vehicle is not meant to carry six people.
b. Kim’s old SUV had seating for more passengers than the new one.
c. Kim won’t be able to take her kids to the soccer game.
Karim had $500 dollars to invest. He was considering a number of options.
“I’d really like to buy gold bars with the money and hide them in a big hole in our yard,” he said.
“Five hundred dollars won’t buy much gold,” his father pointed out. “You could put all the gold in your shoe and never notice that it’s there.”
“That takes all the fun out of it!” Karim groaned. “I just won’t buy any gold at all!”
When Karim’s father suggested that he deposit the money in his new savings account at the local bank, Karim quietly stated, “That could work.”
2. What did karim want to buy?
a. new shoes
b. a small gold coin
c. gold bars
d. a used hamburger
3. From the selection we can tell that Karim _______.
a. will save his $500 at the local bank
b. might decide to put his money into his bank account
c. will put the cash under his pillow and wish for a tooth
d. does not trust banks
Scientists in Australia have discovered a planet that seems to be a solid diamond. They estimate it to be about five times the size of Earth. The diamond planet is 4,000 light years away, so don’t plan on traveling there any time soon.
4. Which one of the following do you think scientists needed in order to make this discovery?
a. a microscope
b. a smartphone
c. a jewelery store
d. a radio telescope
Read the text and answer the questions
All That Glitters
Kim wants to drive her three kids and their two friends to the soccer game. The problem is that her shiny new SUV only has room for five passengers including the driver.
Kim misses her old eight passenger SUV but she’s still thankful that the new one gets much better gas mileage.
1. Which of the following statements is false?
a. Kim’s new vehicle is not meant to carry six people.
b. Kim’s old SUV had seating for more passengers than the new one.
c. Kim won’t be able to take her kids to the soccer game.
Karim had $500 dollars to invest. He was considering a number of options.
“I’d really like to buy gold bars with the money and hide them in a big hole in our yard,” he said.
“Five hundred dollars won’t buy much gold,” his father pointed out. “You could put all the gold in your shoe and never notice that it’s there.”
“That takes all the fun out of it!” Karim groaned. “I just won’t buy any gold at all!”
When Karim’s father suggested that he deposit the money in his new savings account at the local bank, Karim quietly stated, “That could work.”
2. What did karim want to buy?
a. new shoes
b. a small gold coin
c. gold bars
d. a used hamburger
3. From the selection we can tell that Karim _______.
a. will save his $500 at the local bank
b. might decide to put his money into his bank account
c. will put the cash under his pillow and wish for a tooth
d. does not trust banks
Scientists in Australia have discovered a planet that seems to be a solid diamond. They estimate it to be about five times the size of Earth. The diamond planet is 4,000 light years away, so don’t plan on traveling there any time soon.
4. Which one of the following do you think scientists needed in order to make this discovery?
a. a microscope
b. a smartphone
c. a jewelery store
d. a radio telescope
jueves, 6 de octubre de 2011
ACTIVITY FOR 10°
FUTURE PERFECT
Write the sentences in future perfect in all forms
1. Ellos habrán leído el libro para las 8:00 p.m.
2. Juan habrá limpiado el carro para mañana
3. Nancy no habrá aprendido el poema para esta noche.
4. Ellos no habrán comido para las 7:00 p.m.
5. Habrá él llegado a casa a las 10:00 p.m.?
6. Marta habrá cantado para las 3:00 p.m.
REPORTED SPEECH
Write the sentences in indirect speech.
1. Nora: I will come tomorrow
2. Felipe: I must go to the party tonight
3. Juan: I am playing the guitar.
4. Laura: I began the exercise yesterday
5. Camilo: I have participated in many events.
6. Paula: I can run very fast
7. Veronica: I may help with the task.
8. Mario: I was eating in that restaurant last week
9. Carolina: I practiced a lot for the competence
10. Fernando: I had driven during three hours.
Write the sentences in future perfect in all forms
1. Ellos habrán leído el libro para las 8:00 p.m.
2. Juan habrá limpiado el carro para mañana
3. Nancy no habrá aprendido el poema para esta noche.
4. Ellos no habrán comido para las 7:00 p.m.
5. Habrá él llegado a casa a las 10:00 p.m.?
6. Marta habrá cantado para las 3:00 p.m.
REPORTED SPEECH
Write the sentences in indirect speech.
1. Nora: I will come tomorrow
2. Felipe: I must go to the party tonight
3. Juan: I am playing the guitar.
4. Laura: I began the exercise yesterday
5. Camilo: I have participated in many events.
6. Paula: I can run very fast
7. Veronica: I may help with the task.
8. Mario: I was eating in that restaurant last week
9. Carolina: I practiced a lot for the competence
10. Fernando: I had driven during three hours.
jueves, 29 de septiembre de 2011
READING COMPREHENSION FOR 10°
Read the text and answer the questions about it.
WHY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU
People need to be active to be healthy. Our modern lifestyle and all the conveniences we've become used to have made us sedentary - and that's dangerous for our health. Sitting around in front of the TV or the computer, riding in the car for even a short trip to the store and using elevators instead of stairs or ramps all contribute to our inactivity. Physical inactivity is as dangerous to our health as smoking!
Add up your activities during the day in periods of at least 10 minutes each. Start slowly ... and build up. If you're already doing some light activities move up to more moderate ones. A little is good, but more is better if you want to achieve health benefits.
Scientists say accumulate 60 minutes of physical activity every day to stay healthy or improve your health. Time needed depends on effort - as you progress to moderate activities, you can cut down to thirty minutes, four days a week.
Physical activity doesn't have to be very hard to improve your health. This goal can be reached by building physical activities into your daily routine. Just add up in periods of at least ten minutes each throughout the day. After three months of regular physical activity, you will notice a difference - people often say getting started is the hardest part.
(From Handbook for Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living p. 4. Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, Ottawa, Ontario, 1998)
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
1. Why is physical activity so important for people?
2. How can you include physical activity in your life?
Are the following statements true (T) or false (F)?)
3. Smoking is less dangerous than physical inactivity.
4. You do not need more than sixty minutes a day to be fit.
Find a word or phrase in the text which, in context, is similar in meaning
5. inactive
6. fit
Choose a, b, or c, in each question below. Only one choice is correct
7. Nowadays people ...
a) are less active than in the past.
b) are more active than in the past.
c) are as sedentary as they used to be.
8. Time needed for physical activity depends on ...
a) health
b) effort
c) money
9. You can improve your health ...
a) integrating physical activity into your timetable.
b) eating less and less during short periods of time.
c) relaxing and keeping cool.
10. People say that ...
a) they do not have time for physical activity.
b) getting into physical activity is the most difficult part.
c) getting into physical activity is not so difficult.
11. Write a short composition about the topic
12. Do you practise any sport? Why?
WHY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU
People need to be active to be healthy. Our modern lifestyle and all the conveniences we've become used to have made us sedentary - and that's dangerous for our health. Sitting around in front of the TV or the computer, riding in the car for even a short trip to the store and using elevators instead of stairs or ramps all contribute to our inactivity. Physical inactivity is as dangerous to our health as smoking!
Add up your activities during the day in periods of at least 10 minutes each. Start slowly ... and build up. If you're already doing some light activities move up to more moderate ones. A little is good, but more is better if you want to achieve health benefits.
Scientists say accumulate 60 minutes of physical activity every day to stay healthy or improve your health. Time needed depends on effort - as you progress to moderate activities, you can cut down to thirty minutes, four days a week.
Physical activity doesn't have to be very hard to improve your health. This goal can be reached by building physical activities into your daily routine. Just add up in periods of at least ten minutes each throughout the day. After three months of regular physical activity, you will notice a difference - people often say getting started is the hardest part.
(From Handbook for Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living p. 4. Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, Ottawa, Ontario, 1998)
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
1. Why is physical activity so important for people?
2. How can you include physical activity in your life?
Are the following statements true (T) or false (F)?)
3. Smoking is less dangerous than physical inactivity.
4. You do not need more than sixty minutes a day to be fit.
Find a word or phrase in the text which, in context, is similar in meaning
5. inactive
6. fit
Choose a, b, or c, in each question below. Only one choice is correct
7. Nowadays people ...
a) are less active than in the past.
b) are more active than in the past.
c) are as sedentary as they used to be.
8. Time needed for physical activity depends on ...
a) health
b) effort
c) money
9. You can improve your health ...
a) integrating physical activity into your timetable.
b) eating less and less during short periods of time.
c) relaxing and keeping cool.
10. People say that ...
a) they do not have time for physical activity.
b) getting into physical activity is the most difficult part.
c) getting into physical activity is not so difficult.
11. Write a short composition about the topic
12. Do you practise any sport? Why?
lunes, 12 de septiembre de 2011
READING COMPREHENSION FOR11º
Read the texts and answer the questions
READING 1
Carpenters
Carpenters are involved in the construction of many different types of structures such as bridges or large buildings. Some carpenters change employers each time they finish a construction job. The duties of a carpenter differ just about each time the accept employment. In most cases, carpenters work in many different locations hundred miles away each year.
Carpentry is a very strenuous outdoor profession. Carpenters endure climbing, bending, and heavy laborious work. Often they put themselves at risk of injury working with sharp tools and they work in areas where it is all too easy to fall or slip.
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:
1. Which of following may a carpenter do in a normal day of work?
a. type letters b. package and ship mail
c. answer phones d. help build a bridge
2. What is unique about a Carpenters job?
a. They do the same thing all day.
b. They something different each new job they receive.
c. They always work for the same person throughout their career.
d. They wear sandals.
3. What is one skill that would handy to have if you were a Carpenter?
a. typing b. cooking
c. wood working d. sewing
4. Write three words that describe a Carpenter:
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
READING 2
TIFFANY'S COOKIES
Tiffany started baking cookies when she was in fifth grade. By the time she reached seventh grade, her cookies were locally famous. All of her friends would beg her to make her famous chocolate chip cookies almost every week.
Then one day a local reporter wrote a story about her and her famous cookies. The story was later picked up by National Television news. The story talked about the number of different recipes tiffany could make and how tasty her cookies were. Upon seeing the story, Coco Cookie Company called Tiffany to see if she would sell them her famous cookie recipe.
Tiffany sold them her oatmeal raisin recipe for twenty thousand dollars and her pudding cookie recipe for fifty thousand dollars, but she refused to sell them her chocolate chip recipe. She decided to keep this recipe and start her own company. On August 2002, she started Tiffany Boom Cookies Inc.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. When did tiffany began to bake cookies?
a. third grade b. fifth grade
c. seventh grade d. eighth grade
2. What cookie recipe was Tiffany's most famous for?
a. sugar cookies b. oatmeal cookies
c. raisin cookies d. chocolate chip cookies
3. What news story really lead to her big success?
a. local news b. county news
c. state news d. school news
4. What company purchased some of Tiffany's recipes?
a. Alpo cookies b. Bobo Cookies
c. Coco cookies d. none of these
5. How much money did Tiffany make from selling two of her recipes?
a. $20,000 b. $40,000
c. $65,000 d. $75,000
READING 1
Carpenters
Carpenters are involved in the construction of many different types of structures such as bridges or large buildings. Some carpenters change employers each time they finish a construction job. The duties of a carpenter differ just about each time the accept employment. In most cases, carpenters work in many different locations hundred miles away each year.
Carpentry is a very strenuous outdoor profession. Carpenters endure climbing, bending, and heavy laborious work. Often they put themselves at risk of injury working with sharp tools and they work in areas where it is all too easy to fall or slip.
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:
1. Which of following may a carpenter do in a normal day of work?
a. type letters b. package and ship mail
c. answer phones d. help build a bridge
2. What is unique about a Carpenters job?
a. They do the same thing all day.
b. They something different each new job they receive.
c. They always work for the same person throughout their career.
d. They wear sandals.
3. What is one skill that would handy to have if you were a Carpenter?
a. typing b. cooking
c. wood working d. sewing
4. Write three words that describe a Carpenter:
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
READING 2
TIFFANY'S COOKIES
Tiffany started baking cookies when she was in fifth grade. By the time she reached seventh grade, her cookies were locally famous. All of her friends would beg her to make her famous chocolate chip cookies almost every week.
Then one day a local reporter wrote a story about her and her famous cookies. The story was later picked up by National Television news. The story talked about the number of different recipes tiffany could make and how tasty her cookies were. Upon seeing the story, Coco Cookie Company called Tiffany to see if she would sell them her famous cookie recipe.
Tiffany sold them her oatmeal raisin recipe for twenty thousand dollars and her pudding cookie recipe for fifty thousand dollars, but she refused to sell them her chocolate chip recipe. She decided to keep this recipe and start her own company. On August 2002, she started Tiffany Boom Cookies Inc.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. When did tiffany began to bake cookies?
a. third grade b. fifth grade
c. seventh grade d. eighth grade
2. What cookie recipe was Tiffany's most famous for?
a. sugar cookies b. oatmeal cookies
c. raisin cookies d. chocolate chip cookies
3. What news story really lead to her big success?
a. local news b. county news
c. state news d. school news
4. What company purchased some of Tiffany's recipes?
a. Alpo cookies b. Bobo Cookies
c. Coco cookies d. none of these
5. How much money did Tiffany make from selling two of her recipes?
a. $20,000 b. $40,000
c. $65,000 d. $75,000
jueves, 1 de septiembre de 2011
ACTIVITY ABOUT ADJECTIVES FOR 10°
ACTIVITY
A. Complete the chart with the correct forms of the adjectives.
Example: ____ - newer - _______
Answer: new - newer – the newest
1) _________- longer - _____________
2) __________- ____________ - the worst
3) modern - _ ___________ - _____________
4) ___________- __________ - the nicest
5) __________- __________ - the nearest
6) __________- __________ - the flattest
7) popular - ______________ - __________
8) ___________- happier - _____________
9) full - ___________ - ____________
10) _________- _________ - the cleverest
B. Use as … as or not as … as in the sentences below.
Example: Ben Nevis is __________ as Mont Blanc (not/high).
Answer: Ben Nevis is not as high as Mont Blanc.
1) The blue car is ____________ the red car. (fast)
2) Peter is _________________Fred. (not/tall)
3) The violin is ______________ the cello. (not/low)
4) This copy is _______________ the other one. (bad)
5) Oliver is ________________Peter. (optimistic)
6) Today it's _______________ yesterday. (not/windy)
7) The tomato soup was _______________the mushroom soup. (delicious)
8) Grapefruit juice is ________________ lemonade. (not/sweet)
9) Nick is _______________ Kevin. (brave)
10) Silver is ________________ gold. (not/heavy)
C. Complete the sentences with the comparative or superlative form
1. This computer is (new) __________ than your computer.
2. Lisa is (old) ______________ than George.
3. George is (young) _____________ than Lisa.
4. Lucy is the(young) ________________ in the class.
5. That car is (expensive) ____________ than this car.
6. That car is the (expensive)___________ in the market.
7. Your car is (fast) ____________ than this car.
8. Your car is the (fast) ________________ in the race.
9. This house is (big) _____________ than my house!
10. This house is the (big) ________________ in the neighbourhood.
11. William Shakespeare is the (famous) ____________ writer in England.
12. The elephant is (big) ______________ than the lion.
13. Sergio is (old) ___________ than Malcolm.
14. Our house is the (old) ____________ in the neighbourhood.
15. That book is (interesting) _______________ than the newspaper.
16. This cake is (delicious) _______________ than that one.
17. This is the (bad) ______________ programme in television history.
18. That picture is (clear) _________________ than this one.
19. Julia is the (beautiful)_______________ girl in the party.
20. Norman is (handsome) _____________ than Peter.
A. Complete the chart with the correct forms of the adjectives.
Example: ____ - newer - _______
Answer: new - newer – the newest
1) _________- longer - _____________
2) __________- ____________ - the worst
3) modern - _ ___________ - _____________
4) ___________- __________ - the nicest
5) __________- __________ - the nearest
6) __________- __________ - the flattest
7) popular - ______________ - __________
8) ___________- happier - _____________
9) full - ___________ - ____________
10) _________- _________ - the cleverest
B. Use as … as or not as … as in the sentences below.
Example: Ben Nevis is __________ as Mont Blanc (not/high).
Answer: Ben Nevis is not as high as Mont Blanc.
1) The blue car is ____________ the red car. (fast)
2) Peter is _________________Fred. (not/tall)
3) The violin is ______________ the cello. (not/low)
4) This copy is _______________ the other one. (bad)
5) Oliver is ________________Peter. (optimistic)
6) Today it's _______________ yesterday. (not/windy)
7) The tomato soup was _______________the mushroom soup. (delicious)
8) Grapefruit juice is ________________ lemonade. (not/sweet)
9) Nick is _______________ Kevin. (brave)
10) Silver is ________________ gold. (not/heavy)
C. Complete the sentences with the comparative or superlative form
1. This computer is (new) __________ than your computer.
2. Lisa is (old) ______________ than George.
3. George is (young) _____________ than Lisa.
4. Lucy is the(young) ________________ in the class.
5. That car is (expensive) ____________ than this car.
6. That car is the (expensive)___________ in the market.
7. Your car is (fast) ____________ than this car.
8. Your car is the (fast) ________________ in the race.
9. This house is (big) _____________ than my house!
10. This house is the (big) ________________ in the neighbourhood.
11. William Shakespeare is the (famous) ____________ writer in England.
12. The elephant is (big) ______________ than the lion.
13. Sergio is (old) ___________ than Malcolm.
14. Our house is the (old) ____________ in the neighbourhood.
15. That book is (interesting) _______________ than the newspaper.
16. This cake is (delicious) _______________ than that one.
17. This is the (bad) ______________ programme in television history.
18. That picture is (clear) _________________ than this one.
19. Julia is the (beautiful)_______________ girl in the party.
20. Norman is (handsome) _____________ than Peter.
jueves, 25 de agosto de 2011
READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITY FOR 11º
READ THE TEXTS AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ABOUT THEM
JAPAN'S MOST FAMOUS DOG
In front of the enormous Shibuya train station in Tokyo, there is a life-size bronze statue of a dog. Even though the statue is very small when compared to the huge neon signs flashing, it isn't difficult to find. It has been used as a meeting point since 1934 and today you will find hundreds of people waiting there for their friends to arrive.
Hachiko, an Akita dog,was born in 1923 and brought to Tokyo in 1924. His owner, Professor Eisaburo Uyeno and he were inseparable friends right from the start. Each day Hachiko would accompany his owner, a professor at the Imperial University, to Shibuya train station when he left for work. When he came back, the professor would always find the dog patiently waiting for him. Sadly, the professor died suddenly at work in 1925 before he could return home.
Although Hachiko was still a young dog, the bond between him and his owner was very strong and he continued to wait at the station every day. Sometimes, he would stay there for days at a time, though some believe that he kept returning because of the food he was given by street vendors. He became a familiar sight to commuters over time. In 1934, a statue of him was put outside the station. In 1935, Hachiko died at the place he last saw his friend alive.
1 - The statue of Hachiko is small.
a. Right
b. Wrong
c. Doesn't say
2 - The statue is difficult to find because there are so many people there.
a. Right
b. Wrong
c. Doesn't say
3 - The professor worked in a school.
a. Right
b. Wrong
c. Doesn't say
4 - The professor died at work.
a. Right
b. Wrong
c. Doesn't say
5 - The dog waited every day at the station.
a. Right
b. Wrong
c. Doesn't say
6 - Nobody gave the dog any food.
a. Right
b. Wrong
c. Doesn't say
7 - The dog died before the statue was put outside the station.
a. Right
b. Wrong
c. Doesn't say
The Post Office
The colony of Massachusetts established the first post office within the United States in 1639. In 1789 Congress authorized the postal service under the U.S. Constitution. At the time, the nation had 75 local post offices and delivered mail over an area of 1875 mi.
Today, the postal service is an independent agency responsible for postal regulation and delivery. The Postal Services main responsibilities are the collection and delivery of printed material and hard goods. The Postal Service also issues domestic and foreign money orders. In a single year, the Postal Service handles more than 160 billion pieces of mail.
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:
1. What U.S. State is credited with the Invention of the post office?
a. New Hampshire b. Maine
c. Massachusetts d. New Jersey
2. About how long was it between when the first post office was in operation and when the U.S. congress authorized the postal service?
a. 50 years b. 75 years
c. 100 years d. 150 years
3. How can you send and receive money through the post office?
a. with a postal money order b. with postal crazy bucks
c. with a postal check d. with a postal decoder ring
4. The post office handles just over 160 _________ pieces of mail a year.
a. thousand b. million
c. billion d. trillion
JAPAN'S MOST FAMOUS DOG
In front of the enormous Shibuya train station in Tokyo, there is a life-size bronze statue of a dog. Even though the statue is very small when compared to the huge neon signs flashing, it isn't difficult to find. It has been used as a meeting point since 1934 and today you will find hundreds of people waiting there for their friends to arrive.
Hachiko, an Akita dog,was born in 1923 and brought to Tokyo in 1924. His owner, Professor Eisaburo Uyeno and he were inseparable friends right from the start. Each day Hachiko would accompany his owner, a professor at the Imperial University, to Shibuya train station when he left for work. When he came back, the professor would always find the dog patiently waiting for him. Sadly, the professor died suddenly at work in 1925 before he could return home.
Although Hachiko was still a young dog, the bond between him and his owner was very strong and he continued to wait at the station every day. Sometimes, he would stay there for days at a time, though some believe that he kept returning because of the food he was given by street vendors. He became a familiar sight to commuters over time. In 1934, a statue of him was put outside the station. In 1935, Hachiko died at the place he last saw his friend alive.
1 - The statue of Hachiko is small.
a. Right
b. Wrong
c. Doesn't say
2 - The statue is difficult to find because there are so many people there.
a. Right
b. Wrong
c. Doesn't say
3 - The professor worked in a school.
a. Right
b. Wrong
c. Doesn't say
4 - The professor died at work.
a. Right
b. Wrong
c. Doesn't say
5 - The dog waited every day at the station.
a. Right
b. Wrong
c. Doesn't say
6 - Nobody gave the dog any food.
a. Right
b. Wrong
c. Doesn't say
7 - The dog died before the statue was put outside the station.
a. Right
b. Wrong
c. Doesn't say
The Post Office
The colony of Massachusetts established the first post office within the United States in 1639. In 1789 Congress authorized the postal service under the U.S. Constitution. At the time, the nation had 75 local post offices and delivered mail over an area of 1875 mi.
Today, the postal service is an independent agency responsible for postal regulation and delivery. The Postal Services main responsibilities are the collection and delivery of printed material and hard goods. The Postal Service also issues domestic and foreign money orders. In a single year, the Postal Service handles more than 160 billion pieces of mail.
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:
1. What U.S. State is credited with the Invention of the post office?
a. New Hampshire b. Maine
c. Massachusetts d. New Jersey
2. About how long was it between when the first post office was in operation and when the U.S. congress authorized the postal service?
a. 50 years b. 75 years
c. 100 years d. 150 years
3. How can you send and receive money through the post office?
a. with a postal money order b. with postal crazy bucks
c. with a postal check d. with a postal decoder ring
4. The post office handles just over 160 _________ pieces of mail a year.
a. thousand b. million
c. billion d. trillion
lunes, 22 de agosto de 2011
READING COMPREHENSION FOR 11°
ACTIVITY
Read the texts and answer the questions about them
Jungle girl found
A girl 1) __________ disappeared 2) __________ she was eight 3) __________ old has been found 4) __________ Cambodia, according to 5) __________ father. Eighteen years after she disappeared, a woman was 6) __________ in a village in the Ratanakkiri province trying to steal food. The woman who was found looks 7) __________ other members of the family.
She can't speak 8) __________ language that has been identified and is very frightened, but her family hope that she will adjust and settle down.
Questions
1. a. which b. who c. she
2. a. when b. while c. during
3. a. year b. years c. age
4. a. at b. in c. on
5. a. his b. her c. their
6. a. find b. found c. founded
7. a. a b. as if c. like
8. a. any b. no c. the
Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson was born in New Jersey 1) __________ 1898. After school, he went to Rutgers University, then took a law degree and worked as 2) __________ lawyer for a few years.
He then became a famous actor and singer, starring 3) __________ a number of British films after he went to live there. 4) __________ he returned to the United States, he spoke against the conditions African Americans faced.
After he 5) __________ to communist Russia, 6) __________ passport was taken away and he could not leave the country. He got 7) __________ back, but it was hard to see his films or 8) __________ his recordings for many years.
Questions
1. a. in b. on c. at
2. a. the b. for c. a
3. a. in b. on c. at
4. a. where b. when c. afterwards
5. a. went b. visited c. gone
6. a. the b. him c. his
7. a. Passport b. them c. it
8. a. listen b. hear c. see
Read the texts and answer the questions about them
Jungle girl found
A girl 1) __________ disappeared 2) __________ she was eight 3) __________ old has been found 4) __________ Cambodia, according to 5) __________ father. Eighteen years after she disappeared, a woman was 6) __________ in a village in the Ratanakkiri province trying to steal food. The woman who was found looks 7) __________ other members of the family.
She can't speak 8) __________ language that has been identified and is very frightened, but her family hope that she will adjust and settle down.
Questions
1. a. which b. who c. she
2. a. when b. while c. during
3. a. year b. years c. age
4. a. at b. in c. on
5. a. his b. her c. their
6. a. find b. found c. founded
7. a. a b. as if c. like
8. a. any b. no c. the
Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson was born in New Jersey 1) __________ 1898. After school, he went to Rutgers University, then took a law degree and worked as 2) __________ lawyer for a few years.
He then became a famous actor and singer, starring 3) __________ a number of British films after he went to live there. 4) __________ he returned to the United States, he spoke against the conditions African Americans faced.
After he 5) __________ to communist Russia, 6) __________ passport was taken away and he could not leave the country. He got 7) __________ back, but it was hard to see his films or 8) __________ his recordings for many years.
Questions
1. a. in b. on c. at
2. a. the b. for c. a
3. a. in b. on c. at
4. a. where b. when c. afterwards
5. a. went b. visited c. gone
6. a. the b. him c. his
7. a. Passport b. them c. it
8. a. listen b. hear c. see
jueves, 18 de agosto de 2011
ACTIVITY MODAL VERBS FOR 10°
ACTIVITY
A. Write "Can" or "May" to complete the sentences:
1. My boss ________ speak English very fluently
2. You ________ take my dictionary for your exam (formal)
3. Your sister ________ come with us to the cinema. It depends on your mother (formal)
4. You ________ open the bottle with that corkscrew
5. You ________ use my computer if you want (formal)
6. ________ you bring me a glass of water, please?
7. My father is very strong, he ________ lift 100 kg
8. You ________ enter the party with this invitation
9. You ________ find that book in the Central Library
10. ________ I switch on the light? I would like to read the newspaper (informal)
B. Write "Can" / "Could" to complete the sentences:
1. ________ I watch the football match in your house? (informal)
2. When I asked him, he said his daughter ________ come with us to the party
3. You are very strong, I am sure that you ________ lift a weight of 75 kilos
4. I told my son that it was too late and he ________ not go to the party
5. My father was very fit; he ________ run a mile in less than 4 minutes
6. ________ I open the window? It is very hot in here (formal)
7. The anaesthetist asked the doctor if he ________ postpone the operation for at least one hour
8. The soldiers are very tired. Please, tell them that they ________ rest for two hours
9. James says that his daughter ________ come with us to the cinema
10. In this building you ________ not smoke
C. Write "Must" / “Should" to complete the sentences:
1. It is very cold, we ________ light the fire (a father to his son)
2. You ________ go to bed now. It is very late (obligation)
3. You ________ come back home before midnight
4. If I want to do a master, I ________ study a lot
5. The neighbours complained and the police told us that we ________ to turn the music down
6. This is a secret; you ________ not say anything about it
7. You look very tired. You ________ rest
8. (A mother to her son) You ________ change your clothes; they are very dirty
9. During the exam you ________ not speak to your classmates
10. (A boss to his employee) You ________ finish your report before 4 o'clock
A. Write "Can" or "May" to complete the sentences:
1. My boss ________ speak English very fluently
2. You ________ take my dictionary for your exam (formal)
3. Your sister ________ come with us to the cinema. It depends on your mother (formal)
4. You ________ open the bottle with that corkscrew
5. You ________ use my computer if you want (formal)
6. ________ you bring me a glass of water, please?
7. My father is very strong, he ________ lift 100 kg
8. You ________ enter the party with this invitation
9. You ________ find that book in the Central Library
10. ________ I switch on the light? I would like to read the newspaper (informal)
B. Write "Can" / "Could" to complete the sentences:
1. ________ I watch the football match in your house? (informal)
2. When I asked him, he said his daughter ________ come with us to the party
3. You are very strong, I am sure that you ________ lift a weight of 75 kilos
4. I told my son that it was too late and he ________ not go to the party
5. My father was very fit; he ________ run a mile in less than 4 minutes
6. ________ I open the window? It is very hot in here (formal)
7. The anaesthetist asked the doctor if he ________ postpone the operation for at least one hour
8. The soldiers are very tired. Please, tell them that they ________ rest for two hours
9. James says that his daughter ________ come with us to the cinema
10. In this building you ________ not smoke
C. Write "Must" / “Should" to complete the sentences:
1. It is very cold, we ________ light the fire (a father to his son)
2. You ________ go to bed now. It is very late (obligation)
3. You ________ come back home before midnight
4. If I want to do a master, I ________ study a lot
5. The neighbours complained and the police told us that we ________ to turn the music down
6. This is a secret; you ________ not say anything about it
7. You look very tired. You ________ rest
8. (A mother to her son) You ________ change your clothes; they are very dirty
9. During the exam you ________ not speak to your classmates
10. (A boss to his employee) You ________ finish your report before 4 o'clock
miércoles, 10 de agosto de 2011
READING COMPREHENSION FOR 10º
ACTIVITY
Read the text and answer the questions about it
A son writes ...
Last week I asked my Mum if I could go to a rock festival. `No', she said, `the music will be too loud ... there'll be crowds of people ... you won't know anybody ...'.
These excuses were so lame I decided there was some other secret reason why she didn't want me to go. After all, this is the first time my mum has ever shown any concern about the dangers of loud music.
I think the real reason Mum is worried about my going to the festival is that my friends and I will have to survive by ourselves for a couple of days. This might not sound like much of a challenge, but surviving means preparing food as well as eating it, putting tents up as well as sleeping in them ...
Mum has obviously realized that if I went to the festival I would soon find out how totally dependent on her I am. And once I realized how incapable I am of surviving on my own, I would never leave home again. Then Mum would have a pathetic teenager / adult under her feet for the rest of her life.
QUESTIONS
1. Answer the following questions using your own words.
a) Why did the son find it difficult to believe the excuses that his mum gave him?
b) What does he think she is really worried about?
2. Are the following statements true (T) or false (F)?
a) The mother doesn't like music festivals.
b) If the son had gone to the festival, he would have slept in a youth hotel.
3. Find a word or phrase in the text which, in context, is similar in meaning to:
a) continue to live or exist :
b) difficult task:
4. Choose a, b, or c, in each question below. Only one choice is correct.
1. According to the writer, his mother refused to let him go to the festival because ...
a) she knew something secret about the festival.
b) she wanted to go with him but she couldn't.
c) she imagined the future consequences of letting him go
2. The son wanted to go to the festival for ...
a) two days with his friends.
b) two days alone.
c) a couple of weekends.
3. The mother realized that ...
a) she was very dependent on her son.
b) her son would leave home.
c) her son would realize how difficult life without her would be.
4. The mother seems not to want ...
a) her son to leave home.
b) her son to become a pathetic person forever.
c) to become a pathetic adult herself.
Read the text and answer the questions about it
A son writes ...
Last week I asked my Mum if I could go to a rock festival. `No', she said, `the music will be too loud ... there'll be crowds of people ... you won't know anybody ...'.
These excuses were so lame I decided there was some other secret reason why she didn't want me to go. After all, this is the first time my mum has ever shown any concern about the dangers of loud music.
I think the real reason Mum is worried about my going to the festival is that my friends and I will have to survive by ourselves for a couple of days. This might not sound like much of a challenge, but surviving means preparing food as well as eating it, putting tents up as well as sleeping in them ...
Mum has obviously realized that if I went to the festival I would soon find out how totally dependent on her I am. And once I realized how incapable I am of surviving on my own, I would never leave home again. Then Mum would have a pathetic teenager / adult under her feet for the rest of her life.
QUESTIONS
1. Answer the following questions using your own words.
a) Why did the son find it difficult to believe the excuses that his mum gave him?
b) What does he think she is really worried about?
2. Are the following statements true (T) or false (F)?
a) The mother doesn't like music festivals.
b) If the son had gone to the festival, he would have slept in a youth hotel.
3. Find a word or phrase in the text which, in context, is similar in meaning to:
a) continue to live or exist :
b) difficult task:
4. Choose a, b, or c, in each question below. Only one choice is correct.
1. According to the writer, his mother refused to let him go to the festival because ...
a) she knew something secret about the festival.
b) she wanted to go with him but she couldn't.
c) she imagined the future consequences of letting him go
2. The son wanted to go to the festival for ...
a) two days with his friends.
b) two days alone.
c) a couple of weekends.
3. The mother realized that ...
a) she was very dependent on her son.
b) her son would leave home.
c) her son would realize how difficult life without her would be.
4. The mother seems not to want ...
a) her son to leave home.
b) her son to become a pathetic person forever.
c) to become a pathetic adult herself.
jueves, 4 de agosto de 2011
ACTIVITY ABOUT CONDITIONALS FOR 10°
ACTIVITY
A. Circle the following Conditional Sentences Type I, II or II.
1. If he had brought the vase, it would have broken.
Type I Type II Type III
2. If you read the book, you will learn a lot.
Type I Type II Type III
3. If I had gone to the party, I would have danced with him
Type I Type II Type III
4. I would run if I saw a spider.
Type I Type II Type III
5. We would have eaten hamburger if you had been with us.
Type I Type II Type III
6. If you had listened to me, the accident wouldn't have happened.
Type I Type II Type III
7. If we don't get tickets for the concert, we'll stay at home.
Type I Type II Type III
8. They would go by bus if they wanted.
Type I Type II Type III
9. She will buy a house if she has money.
Type I Type II Type III
10. He would have won the contest if he had participated.
Type I Type II Type III
ACTIVITY
Put the verbs in brackets into the gaps. Form a Conditional sentence
TYPE I
1) If I (to come) home earlier, I (to prepare) dinner.
2) If we (to live) in Rome, Francesco (to visit) us.
3) If Tim and Tom (to be) older, they (to play) in our hockey team.
4) If he (to be) my friend, I (to invite) him to my birthday party.
5) If Susan (to study) harder, she (to be) better at school.
TYPE II
6) If they (to have) enough money, they (to buy) a new car.
7) If you (to do) a paper round, you (to earn) a little extra money.
8) If Michael (to get) more pocket money, he (to ask) Doris out for dinner.
9) If we (to hurry), we (to catch) the bus.
10) If it (to rain), Nina (to take) an umbrella with her.
TYPE III
11) If the weather (to be) nice, they (to play) football.
12) If we (to go) to a good restaurant, we (to have) a better dinner.
13) If John (to learn) more words, he (to write) a good report.
14) If the boys (to take) the bus to school, they (to arrive) on time.
15) If the teacher (to explain) the homework, I (to do) it.
A. Circle the following Conditional Sentences Type I, II or II.
1. If he had brought the vase, it would have broken.
Type I Type II Type III
2. If you read the book, you will learn a lot.
Type I Type II Type III
3. If I had gone to the party, I would have danced with him
Type I Type II Type III
4. I would run if I saw a spider.
Type I Type II Type III
5. We would have eaten hamburger if you had been with us.
Type I Type II Type III
6. If you had listened to me, the accident wouldn't have happened.
Type I Type II Type III
7. If we don't get tickets for the concert, we'll stay at home.
Type I Type II Type III
8. They would go by bus if they wanted.
Type I Type II Type III
9. She will buy a house if she has money.
Type I Type II Type III
10. He would have won the contest if he had participated.
Type I Type II Type III
ACTIVITY
Put the verbs in brackets into the gaps. Form a Conditional sentence
TYPE I
1) If I (to come) home earlier, I (to prepare) dinner.
2) If we (to live) in Rome, Francesco (to visit) us.
3) If Tim and Tom (to be) older, they (to play) in our hockey team.
4) If he (to be) my friend, I (to invite) him to my birthday party.
5) If Susan (to study) harder, she (to be) better at school.
TYPE II
6) If they (to have) enough money, they (to buy) a new car.
7) If you (to do) a paper round, you (to earn) a little extra money.
8) If Michael (to get) more pocket money, he (to ask) Doris out for dinner.
9) If we (to hurry), we (to catch) the bus.
10) If it (to rain), Nina (to take) an umbrella with her.
TYPE III
11) If the weather (to be) nice, they (to play) football.
12) If we (to go) to a good restaurant, we (to have) a better dinner.
13) If John (to learn) more words, he (to write) a good report.
14) If the boys (to take) the bus to school, they (to arrive) on time.
15) If the teacher (to explain) the homework, I (to do) it.
lunes, 1 de agosto de 2011
ACTIVITY ABOUT CONNECTORS FOR 11°
ACTIVITY
Complete the sentences with one of the following connectors: actually, although, but, consequently, despite, in addition, namely, on the contrary, so, such as.
1. Aircraft engines are well mainted ___________ accidents are unavoidable.
2. ___________ the number of tourists visiting our country may fall next year, we expect better spending rates.
3. There are plenty of inappropriate solutions to the current economic crisis, ____________ cutting down on public investments.
4. We have bought a new flat. _____________ , we cannot afford to go on holiday this summer.
5. They are very poor.__________ , they don’t have a cent in the bank.
6. The play was very boring ____________ we left after the first act.
7. He has to take photos of the places he visits. _________ , he’s keeping a diary of his journey.
8. Not everybody thinks the building is ugly. ___________, some people say it looks marvellous.
9. Some companies , __________ our own, think that employees’ well-being in the work place is key to success.
10. ___________ being famous, she is not arrogant at all.
READING COMPREHENSION.
Read the text and answer the questions
THE DRIVER
Gustavo works far away from his home. He drives a car to work. It takes him 3 hours to get there. Gustavo drives. While he drives, he thinks about many things. He thinks about his little girl. She likes to ride horses. He thinks about his little boy. He plays fireman all the time. He thinks about his wife. She milks the cows on the farm. Gustavo thinks of things he has to do when he gets home. He needs to cut the grass. He needs to water the flowers. He wants to read a story to his little girl. He wants to play a game with his little boy. He wants to sit with his wife. He wants to tell her about his day.
Questions:
11)) How does Gustavo get to work?
A. By bus
B. By car
C. By horse
D. By train
2) What does Gustavo do when he drives?
A. He sings.
B. He talks.
C. He thinks.
D. He Works
3) What does Gustavo think about?
. A. His car.
B. His little boy.
C. His wife.
D. His work. 4
4) How long does it take Gustavo to get to work?
A. ___________________
5) What does his little girl like to do?
A. Milk cows.
B. Play fireman.
C. Ride horses.
D. Water flowers. 6
6) What does his little boy like to play?
A. ___________________ 7
7) What does Gustavo need to do when he gets home?
. A. Read a story.
B. Milk the cows.
C. Cut the grass.
D. Water the flowers.
8) What does Gustavo want to do when he gets home?
. A. Sit with his wife.
B. Water the flowers.
C. Read to his little girl.
D. Play a game with his little boy 9
9) Why may Gustavo need to cut the grass?
A. It is too green.
B. It is too brown.
C. It is too long.
D. It is too short. 1
10) Why may Gustavo need to water the flowers?
A. So they will go.
B. So they will give.
C. So they will grow.
D. So they will guess.
Complete the sentences with one of the following connectors: actually, although, but, consequently, despite, in addition, namely, on the contrary, so, such as.
1. Aircraft engines are well mainted ___________ accidents are unavoidable.
2. ___________ the number of tourists visiting our country may fall next year, we expect better spending rates.
3. There are plenty of inappropriate solutions to the current economic crisis, ____________ cutting down on public investments.
4. We have bought a new flat. _____________ , we cannot afford to go on holiday this summer.
5. They are very poor.__________ , they don’t have a cent in the bank.
6. The play was very boring ____________ we left after the first act.
7. He has to take photos of the places he visits. _________ , he’s keeping a diary of his journey.
8. Not everybody thinks the building is ugly. ___________, some people say it looks marvellous.
9. Some companies , __________ our own, think that employees’ well-being in the work place is key to success.
10. ___________ being famous, she is not arrogant at all.
READING COMPREHENSION.
Read the text and answer the questions
THE DRIVER
Gustavo works far away from his home. He drives a car to work. It takes him 3 hours to get there. Gustavo drives. While he drives, he thinks about many things. He thinks about his little girl. She likes to ride horses. He thinks about his little boy. He plays fireman all the time. He thinks about his wife. She milks the cows on the farm. Gustavo thinks of things he has to do when he gets home. He needs to cut the grass. He needs to water the flowers. He wants to read a story to his little girl. He wants to play a game with his little boy. He wants to sit with his wife. He wants to tell her about his day.
Questions:
11)) How does Gustavo get to work?
A. By bus
B. By car
C. By horse
D. By train
2) What does Gustavo do when he drives?
A. He sings.
B. He talks.
C. He thinks.
D. He Works
3) What does Gustavo think about?
. A. His car.
B. His little boy.
C. His wife.
D. His work. 4
4) How long does it take Gustavo to get to work?
A. ___________________
5) What does his little girl like to do?
A. Milk cows.
B. Play fireman.
C. Ride horses.
D. Water flowers. 6
6) What does his little boy like to play?
A. ___________________ 7
7) What does Gustavo need to do when he gets home?
. A. Read a story.
B. Milk the cows.
C. Cut the grass.
D. Water the flowers.
8) What does Gustavo want to do when he gets home?
. A. Sit with his wife.
B. Water the flowers.
C. Read to his little girl.
D. Play a game with his little boy 9
9) Why may Gustavo need to cut the grass?
A. It is too green.
B. It is too brown.
C. It is too long.
D. It is too short. 1
10) Why may Gustavo need to water the flowers?
A. So they will go.
B. So they will give.
C. So they will grow.
D. So they will guess.
miércoles, 13 de julio de 2011
ACTIVITY CONDITIONAL IF TYPE I FOR 10º
ACTIVITY
Put the verbs in brackets into the gaps. Form a Conditional sentence - type I
Example: If I __ (to go) to the cinema, I ________ (to watch) an interesting film.
Answer: If I go to the cinema, I will watch an interesting film.
1) If I_________ (to study), I __________ (to pass) the exams.
2) If the sun _________ (to shine), we __________ (to walk) to the town.
3) If he _______ (to have) a temperature, he ________ (to see) the doctor.
4) If my friends ___________ (to come), I _________ (to be) very happy.
5) If she ___________ (to earn) a lot of money, she _______ (to fly) to New York.
6) If we __________ (to travel) to London, we _______ (to visit) the museums.
7) If you ______ (to wear) sandals in the mountains, you ______ (to slip) on the rocks.
8) If Rita _____ (to forget) her homework, the teacher _____ (to give) her a low mark.
9) If they______ (to go) to the disco, they ________ (to listen) to loud music.
10) If you ______ (to wait) a minute, I ______ (to ask) my parents.
11) If it ______ (to rain), the children _____ (not/to go) for a walk.
12) If she _____ (not/to read) the novel, she _____ (not/to pass) the literature test.
13) If I ______ (not/to argue) with my father, he _____ (to lend) me his motorbike.
14) If we _____ (to take) the bus, we _____ (not/to arrive) in time.
15) If Dick _____ (not/to buy) the book, his friends ______ (to be) angry with him.
16) If Tom _____ (not/to tidy up) his room, Victoria _____ (not/to help) him with the muffins.
17) If the boys ______ (not/to play) football, the girls _____ (not/to come) to the football pitch.
18) If you _____ (to eat) too much junk food, you _____ (not/to lose) weight.
19) If I _____ (not/to make) breakfast tomorrow morning, my girlfriend _____ (not/to love) me anymore.
20) If they _____ (not/to hurry), they _____ (not/to catch) the train.
Put the verbs in brackets into the gaps. Form a Conditional sentence - type I
Example: If I __ (to go) to the cinema, I ________ (to watch) an interesting film.
Answer: If I go to the cinema, I will watch an interesting film.
1) If I_________ (to study), I __________ (to pass) the exams.
2) If the sun _________ (to shine), we __________ (to walk) to the town.
3) If he _______ (to have) a temperature, he ________ (to see) the doctor.
4) If my friends ___________ (to come), I _________ (to be) very happy.
5) If she ___________ (to earn) a lot of money, she _______ (to fly) to New York.
6) If we __________ (to travel) to London, we _______ (to visit) the museums.
7) If you ______ (to wear) sandals in the mountains, you ______ (to slip) on the rocks.
8) If Rita _____ (to forget) her homework, the teacher _____ (to give) her a low mark.
9) If they______ (to go) to the disco, they ________ (to listen) to loud music.
10) If you ______ (to wait) a minute, I ______ (to ask) my parents.
11) If it ______ (to rain), the children _____ (not/to go) for a walk.
12) If she _____ (not/to read) the novel, she _____ (not/to pass) the literature test.
13) If I ______ (not/to argue) with my father, he _____ (to lend) me his motorbike.
14) If we _____ (to take) the bus, we _____ (not/to arrive) in time.
15) If Dick _____ (not/to buy) the book, his friends ______ (to be) angry with him.
16) If Tom _____ (not/to tidy up) his room, Victoria _____ (not/to help) him with the muffins.
17) If the boys ______ (not/to play) football, the girls _____ (not/to come) to the football pitch.
18) If you _____ (to eat) too much junk food, you _____ (not/to lose) weight.
19) If I _____ (not/to make) breakfast tomorrow morning, my girlfriend _____ (not/to love) me anymore.
20) If they _____ (not/to hurry), they _____ (not/to catch) the train.
jueves, 7 de julio de 2011
READING COMPREHENSION FOR 11°
ACTIVITY
Read the texts and answer the questions about them.
Reading A
Scientists have known for a long time that vitamin D is essential for humans. If children have a vitamin D or calcium deficiency, they can develop rickets, a softening of the bones. New studies are showing that people of all ages need vitamin D to help them fight off diseases by keeping their immune systems strong.
1. The main idea of this paragraph is that vitamin D _______.
a. is found in milk
b. has been studied by scientists
c. is no secret
d. is important for good health
2. If something is essential, it is _______.
a. harmful
b. expensive
c. dreadful
d. needed
3. When you have a deficiency of something, you _______.
a. have all you need
b. do not have enough
c. look like an onion
d. are rich
Our bodies can make vitamin D when our skin is exposed to sunlight. However, it’s best to eat a diet that is rich in the vitamin.
4. The remainder of the above incomplete paragraph probably goes on to _______. (Remember that every paragraph should have a single main idea.)
a. say why vitamin C is also important
b. explain why you should brush your teeth after eating beetles
c. give some examples of foods that are rich in vitamin D
d. say which diseases might be prevented by vitamin D
5. Which statement is false?
a. Some foods contain vitamin D.
b. Our bodies can use sunlight to make vitamin D.
c. Some people don’t have to get vitamin D from food.
d. If you’re a child, you will definitely get rickets if you don’t play in the sun.
6. Write the main idea about the paragraph
Reading B
Carson’s older sister, Madison, is a very good student. She isn’t satisfied to just get by in school. She’s involved in extra activities including band and the Good Citizens Club.
1. Which statement is not supported by the paragraph. (It may or may not be factual.)
a. Music is part of Madison’s school experience.
b. Madison is a straight A student.
c. Carson is younger than Madison.
d. Madison is a member of at least one club.
2. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
a. Madison was born before Carson.
b. Madison likes music.
c. Madison is a very good student.
d. Madison is cruel and unusual.
Almost every day after school, Madison and Carson have fun at the local winter sports facility. Carson glides down the mountainside without ever losing his balance. Madison has a different style. She often soars into the air, lands in various twisted positions, and waits for her snowboard to join her on the ground.
3. From this paragraph, we can conclude that _______
a. Carson prefers skiing to snowboarding.
b. Madison and Carson do not live in Florida.
c. Madison is as graceful as a swan.
d. It never snows in Vermont.
4. The selection informs us that _______
a. Madison doesn’t like winter sports because she always falls.
b. Carson owns a plane.
c. Madison loves tennis.
d. Both Carson and Madison enjoy their time on the snowy slopes.
Read the texts and answer the questions about them.
Reading A
Scientists have known for a long time that vitamin D is essential for humans. If children have a vitamin D or calcium deficiency, they can develop rickets, a softening of the bones. New studies are showing that people of all ages need vitamin D to help them fight off diseases by keeping their immune systems strong.
1. The main idea of this paragraph is that vitamin D _______.
a. is found in milk
b. has been studied by scientists
c. is no secret
d. is important for good health
2. If something is essential, it is _______.
a. harmful
b. expensive
c. dreadful
d. needed
3. When you have a deficiency of something, you _______.
a. have all you need
b. do not have enough
c. look like an onion
d. are rich
Our bodies can make vitamin D when our skin is exposed to sunlight. However, it’s best to eat a diet that is rich in the vitamin.
4. The remainder of the above incomplete paragraph probably goes on to _______. (Remember that every paragraph should have a single main idea.)
a. say why vitamin C is also important
b. explain why you should brush your teeth after eating beetles
c. give some examples of foods that are rich in vitamin D
d. say which diseases might be prevented by vitamin D
5. Which statement is false?
a. Some foods contain vitamin D.
b. Our bodies can use sunlight to make vitamin D.
c. Some people don’t have to get vitamin D from food.
d. If you’re a child, you will definitely get rickets if you don’t play in the sun.
6. Write the main idea about the paragraph
Reading B
Carson’s older sister, Madison, is a very good student. She isn’t satisfied to just get by in school. She’s involved in extra activities including band and the Good Citizens Club.
1. Which statement is not supported by the paragraph. (It may or may not be factual.)
a. Music is part of Madison’s school experience.
b. Madison is a straight A student.
c. Carson is younger than Madison.
d. Madison is a member of at least one club.
2. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?
a. Madison was born before Carson.
b. Madison likes music.
c. Madison is a very good student.
d. Madison is cruel and unusual.
Almost every day after school, Madison and Carson have fun at the local winter sports facility. Carson glides down the mountainside without ever losing his balance. Madison has a different style. She often soars into the air, lands in various twisted positions, and waits for her snowboard to join her on the ground.
3. From this paragraph, we can conclude that _______
a. Carson prefers skiing to snowboarding.
b. Madison and Carson do not live in Florida.
c. Madison is as graceful as a swan.
d. It never snows in Vermont.
4. The selection informs us that _______
a. Madison doesn’t like winter sports because she always falls.
b. Carson owns a plane.
c. Madison loves tennis.
d. Both Carson and Madison enjoy their time on the snowy slopes.
jueves, 26 de mayo de 2011
READING COMPREHENSION FOR 10°
ACTIVITY
Read the text and answer the questions.
AN ADVENTURE
Jaime is a boy. Jaime lives in a house. Jaime lives in the country. Jaime lives in a house in the country. Jaime has a dog. The dog is named Go-Go. Jaime and Go-Go are friends. Jaime and Go-Go are bored. They want to do something new. They want to do something fun. They want to do something exciting.
Jaime and Go-Go walk out of the house. They walk across the yard.
They walk across the field. They jump over the fence. Jaime sees a mountain. The mountain is very tall. The top of the
mountain is in the clouds. Jaime looks at the mountain. “We are going to the top of that mountain,” Jaime says.
Go-Go looks nervous.
“Don't be nervous,” Jaime says.
Go-Go runs after Jaime. They walk toward the mountain. Jaime stops. He looks back at the house.
“I am a little tired,” Jaime says to Go-Go.
Go-Go licks Jaime’s face.
Jaime turns around.
“Come on Go-Go. We will climb the mountain tomorrow,” Jaime says.
Jaime starts to walk home.
Go-Go runs after Jaime.
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
1) Where does Jaime live?
A. He lives in a house in the city.
B. He lives in an apartment in the country.
C. He lives in a house in the country.
D. He lives in an apartment in the city.
2) What kind of animal is Go-Go? ____________________
3) What does across mean?
A. under
B. close to
C. far away from
D. from one side to the other side
4) What does Jaime want to do at the beginning of the story?
A. go home
B. climb a mountain
C. go fishing in the river
D. play a game with Go-Go
5) What does Jaime want to do at the end of the story?
A. go home
B. climb a mountain
C. go fishing in the river
D. play a game with Go-Go
6) Why is Go-Go nervous?
A. He is hungry.
B. He wants to play catch.
C. He doesn’t want to go home.
D. He doesn’t want to climb the mountain.
7) Jaime says he will climb the mountain tomorrow. Is this true?
A. Probably.
B. Probably not.
Read the text and answer the questions.
AN ADVENTURE
Jaime is a boy. Jaime lives in a house. Jaime lives in the country. Jaime lives in a house in the country. Jaime has a dog. The dog is named Go-Go. Jaime and Go-Go are friends. Jaime and Go-Go are bored. They want to do something new. They want to do something fun. They want to do something exciting.
Jaime and Go-Go walk out of the house. They walk across the yard.
They walk across the field. They jump over the fence. Jaime sees a mountain. The mountain is very tall. The top of the
mountain is in the clouds. Jaime looks at the mountain. “We are going to the top of that mountain,” Jaime says.
Go-Go looks nervous.
“Don't be nervous,” Jaime says.
Go-Go runs after Jaime. They walk toward the mountain. Jaime stops. He looks back at the house.
“I am a little tired,” Jaime says to Go-Go.
Go-Go licks Jaime’s face.
Jaime turns around.
“Come on Go-Go. We will climb the mountain tomorrow,” Jaime says.
Jaime starts to walk home.
Go-Go runs after Jaime.
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
1) Where does Jaime live?
A. He lives in a house in the city.
B. He lives in an apartment in the country.
C. He lives in a house in the country.
D. He lives in an apartment in the city.
2) What kind of animal is Go-Go? ____________________
3) What does across mean?
A. under
B. close to
C. far away from
D. from one side to the other side
4) What does Jaime want to do at the beginning of the story?
A. go home
B. climb a mountain
C. go fishing in the river
D. play a game with Go-Go
5) What does Jaime want to do at the end of the story?
A. go home
B. climb a mountain
C. go fishing in the river
D. play a game with Go-Go
6) Why is Go-Go nervous?
A. He is hungry.
B. He wants to play catch.
C. He doesn’t want to go home.
D. He doesn’t want to climb the mountain.
7) Jaime says he will climb the mountain tomorrow. Is this true?
A. Probably.
B. Probably not.
lunes, 16 de mayo de 2011
wh questions for 11°
ACTIVITYAsk questions using wh questions in parentheses.
Example: The train arrived at ten o’clock. (what time) What time did the train arrive?
1. They do their homework at night. (when, what))
2. Mr. Robertson came to the party alone. (who, where)
3. The car is across the street from the house. (where)
4. I like the red blouse, not the blue one. (which)
5. She felt better after she took a nap. (how, when)
6. That is an English book. (what)
7. My sister called her boyfriend yesterday (when)
8. She talked to him for an hour. (how long)
9. He studies piano at the university in the morning. (what, where, when )
10. The check was for $5.50. (how much)
11. She was eating a sandwich. (what)
12. My parents have two cars. (how many)
13. They are coming to visit tomorrow. (when)
14. I don’t get up early because I like to sleep late. (why)
15. We have an English class every day. (how often)
Example: The train arrived at ten o’clock. (what time) What time did the train arrive?
1. They do their homework at night. (when, what))
2. Mr. Robertson came to the party alone. (who, where)
3. The car is across the street from the house. (where)
4. I like the red blouse, not the blue one. (which)
5. She felt better after she took a nap. (how, when)
6. That is an English book. (what)
7. My sister called her boyfriend yesterday (when)
8. She talked to him for an hour. (how long)
9. He studies piano at the university in the morning. (what, where, when )
10. The check was for $5.50. (how much)
11. She was eating a sandwich. (what)
12. My parents have two cars. (how many)
13. They are coming to visit tomorrow. (when)
14. I don’t get up early because I like to sleep late. (why)
15. We have an English class every day. (how often)
wh questions for 11°
ACTIVITYAsk questions using wh questions in parentheses.
Example: The train arrived at ten o’clock. (what time) What time did the train arrive?
1. They do their homework at night. (when, what))
2. Mr. Robertson came to the party alone. (who, where)
3. The car is across the street from the house. (where)
4. I like the red blouse, not the blue one. (which)
5. She felt better after she took a nap. (how, when)
6. That is an English book. (what)
7. My sister called her boyfriend yesterday (when)
8. She talked to him for an hour. (how long)
9. He studies piano at the university in the morning. (what, where, when )
10. The check was for $5.50. (how much)
11. She was eating a sandwich. (what)
12. My parents have two cars. (how many)
13. They are coming to visit tomorrow. (when)
14. I don’t get up early because I like to sleep late. (why)
15. We have an English class every day. (how often)
Example: The train arrived at ten o’clock. (what time) What time did the train arrive?
1. They do their homework at night. (when, what))
2. Mr. Robertson came to the party alone. (who, where)
3. The car is across the street from the house. (where)
4. I like the red blouse, not the blue one. (which)
5. She felt better after she took a nap. (how, when)
6. That is an English book. (what)
7. My sister called her boyfriend yesterday (when)
8. She talked to him for an hour. (how long)
9. He studies piano at the university in the morning. (what, where, when )
10. The check was for $5.50. (how much)
11. She was eating a sandwich. (what)
12. My parents have two cars. (how many)
13. They are coming to visit tomorrow. (when)
14. I don’t get up early because I like to sleep late. (why)
15. We have an English class every day. (how often)
lunes, 9 de mayo de 2011
ACTIVITY WH QUESTIONS 11°
ACTIVITY
Ask questions about the information given.
Example: The train arrived at ten o’clock. (what time) What time did the train arrive?
1. The cat is lovely (how)
2. She was eating a sandwich. (what, who)
3. My aunts cook the soup. (what)
4. I don’t know the poem because I don't study it. (why)
5. They have an English class every day. (when, what)
6. The club is near the house. (where)
7. Her favorite kind of music is Latin Jazz. (what)
8. I buy a new house in Street 5 (what, where)
9. They are singing popular songs because they like a lot. (what, why )
10.They sang very well in the disco last weekend. (How, where, when)
11. He plays soccer in the school every week (who, what, where, when)
12. She sang very well (how)
13. She speaks English very well (How)
14. They were singing in the concert last Friday (Where, when)
15. He danced all the night with his girlfriend (Who)
Ask questions about the information given.
Example: The train arrived at ten o’clock. (what time) What time did the train arrive?
1. The cat is lovely (how)
2. She was eating a sandwich. (what, who)
3. My aunts cook the soup. (what)
4. I don’t know the poem because I don't study it. (why)
5. They have an English class every day. (when, what)
6. The club is near the house. (where)
7. Her favorite kind of music is Latin Jazz. (what)
8. I buy a new house in Street 5 (what, where)
9. They are singing popular songs because they like a lot. (what, why )
10.They sang very well in the disco last weekend. (How, where, when)
11. He plays soccer in the school every week (who, what, where, when)
12. She sang very well (how)
13. She speaks English very well (How)
14. They were singing in the concert last Friday (Where, when)
15. He danced all the night with his girlfriend (Who)
viernes, 6 de mayo de 2011
ACTIVITY PASSIVE VOICE
ACTIVITY
Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.
1. She dances a ballad
2. We spoke French
3. They are studying a poem.
4. You have eaten hamburgers.
5. Susan should sleep a nap.
6. Carla will prepare the dinner
7. Vicky was cooking the soup
8. They arrested her last week.
9. John wrote a letter.
10. They invited ten friends to the party.
11. They have just built a new house.
12. The police caught the thieves yesterday.
13. The maid will clean all the house for tomorrow.
14. My brother hit me.
15. They removed two cars from the street.
16. They have just cleaned the room.
17. We will build a new house.
18. Fernando is driving the car
19. We can speak French
20. I must learn the lesson
Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.
1. She dances a ballad
2. We spoke French
3. They are studying a poem.
4. You have eaten hamburgers.
5. Susan should sleep a nap.
6. Carla will prepare the dinner
7. Vicky was cooking the soup
8. They arrested her last week.
9. John wrote a letter.
10. They invited ten friends to the party.
11. They have just built a new house.
12. The police caught the thieves yesterday.
13. The maid will clean all the house for tomorrow.
14. My brother hit me.
15. They removed two cars from the street.
16. They have just cleaned the room.
17. We will build a new house.
18. Fernando is driving the car
19. We can speak French
20. I must learn the lesson
jueves, 28 de abril de 2011
ACTIVITY PRESENT PERFECT 10°
ACTIVITY
Write the sentences in English in all ways.
1. Ellos han soñado con un viaje.
2. Nosotros no hemos leído el libro de español.
3. ¿Ha usted visto a mi perro?
4. Ella ha trabajado todo el mes
5. Ël no ha descansado el fin de semana.
6. El perro ha corrido mucho hoy.
7. Han ellos perdido el examen.
8. Ella ha preparado unos sanduches deliciosos.
9. Yo no he viajado a Francia.
10. ¿Han ellos conducido despacio?
11. Él no ha dormido en 5 días.
12. Nosotros hemos comprado muchos dulces.
Write the sentences in English in all ways.
1. Ellos han soñado con un viaje.
2. Nosotros no hemos leído el libro de español.
3. ¿Ha usted visto a mi perro?
4. Ella ha trabajado todo el mes
5. Ël no ha descansado el fin de semana.
6. El perro ha corrido mucho hoy.
7. Han ellos perdido el examen.
8. Ella ha preparado unos sanduches deliciosos.
9. Yo no he viajado a Francia.
10. ¿Han ellos conducido despacio?
11. Él no ha dormido en 5 días.
12. Nosotros hemos comprado muchos dulces.
jueves, 14 de abril de 2011
PRESENT PERFECT 10°
ACTIVITY
A. Write the sentences in PRESENT PERFECT, using the verb in parentheses.
1. Ann _________ (go) to the supermarket.
2. You ____________ (read) the book in an hour.
3. The tree ____________ (grow) very fast last month.
4. He ____________ (study) all night for the exam.
5. Sheila __________(write) a letter to her mother.
6. Five people _____________ (die) in a fire on Main Street.
7. The fire ___________ (start) at four o'clock every month.
8. A man __________ (see) the flames and called the firemen.
9. The firemen ____________ (arrive) in fifteen minutes.
10. They ___________ (put) the fire out after an hour.
11. He _____________ (find) five people inside the house.
12. The neighbours ______________ (watch) a horror movie.
13. A woman _______________ (say) she knew the five people.
14. She _____________ (be) very sad during last week.
15. The girl _______________ (sing) in the park.
B. Change the sentences to other ways.
A. Write the sentences in PRESENT PERFECT, using the verb in parentheses.
1. Ann _________ (go) to the supermarket.
2. You ____________ (read) the book in an hour.
3. The tree ____________ (grow) very fast last month.
4. He ____________ (study) all night for the exam.
5. Sheila __________(write) a letter to her mother.
6. Five people _____________ (die) in a fire on Main Street.
7. The fire ___________ (start) at four o'clock every month.
8. A man __________ (see) the flames and called the firemen.
9. The firemen ____________ (arrive) in fifteen minutes.
10. They ___________ (put) the fire out after an hour.
11. He _____________ (find) five people inside the house.
12. The neighbours ______________ (watch) a horror movie.
13. A woman _______________ (say) she knew the five people.
14. She _____________ (be) very sad during last week.
15. The girl _______________ (sing) in the park.
B. Change the sentences to other ways.
lunes, 11 de abril de 2011
ACTIVITY PASSIVE VOICE 11°
ACTIVITY
A. Rewrite the given sentences in Passive voice.
1) She bought four apples.
2) We wins the match.
3) The man has stolen the blue car.
4) The pólice is arresting the thieves.
5) Jack swam the 200 metres.
6) The dog bits the old lady.
7) Tom and Max ate five hamburgers.
8) Oliver has taught the children.
9) Victoria was riding the brown horse.
10) Grandmother told good stories.
11) Mr Jones watches the film.
12) The people will speak English.
13) He reads comics.
14) Wehave played volleyball.
15) They sing the song.
16) I had taken photos.
17) She does the housework.
18) The policemen have helped the children.
19) He writes text messages.
20) Mother is painting the flowers.
B. Underline the sentences in passive voice
1. They listen to music.
2. She is reading an e-mail.
3. These cars are produced in Japan.
4. Alan teaches Geography.
5. German is spoken in Austria.
6. Lots of houses were destroyed by the earthquake.
7. Henry Ford invented the assembly line
8. The bus driver was hurt.
9. You should open your workbooks
10. Houses have been built
11. Boys like to play soccer.
12. This room has been painted blue
13. Cricket is played in Australia.
14. I am given a book.
15. We have lost our keys.
16. You might see dolphins here.
17. The report must be completed by next Friday.
18. They were singing a song.
19. A letter was written to her.
20. The bike is being repaired.
A. Rewrite the given sentences in Passive voice.
1) She bought four apples.
2) We wins the match.
3) The man has stolen the blue car.
4) The pólice is arresting the thieves.
5) Jack swam the 200 metres.
6) The dog bits the old lady.
7) Tom and Max ate five hamburgers.
8) Oliver has taught the children.
9) Victoria was riding the brown horse.
10) Grandmother told good stories.
11) Mr Jones watches the film.
12) The people will speak English.
13) He reads comics.
14) Wehave played volleyball.
15) They sing the song.
16) I had taken photos.
17) She does the housework.
18) The policemen have helped the children.
19) He writes text messages.
20) Mother is painting the flowers.
B. Underline the sentences in passive voice
1. They listen to music.
2. She is reading an e-mail.
3. These cars are produced in Japan.
4. Alan teaches Geography.
5. German is spoken in Austria.
6. Lots of houses were destroyed by the earthquake.
7. Henry Ford invented the assembly line
8. The bus driver was hurt.
9. You should open your workbooks
10. Houses have been built
11. Boys like to play soccer.
12. This room has been painted blue
13. Cricket is played in Australia.
14. I am given a book.
15. We have lost our keys.
16. You might see dolphins here.
17. The report must be completed by next Friday.
18. They were singing a song.
19. A letter was written to her.
20. The bike is being repaired.
jueves, 7 de abril de 2011
ACTIVITY TAG QUESTIONS 10°
ACTIVITY
A. Ask the corresponding tag question.
1. He reads the newspaper, _____________ ?
2. You are Indian, _____________?
3. They had a nice weekend, _________________?
4. Peggy didn't use the pencil, ________________?
5. Peter played handball yesterday, _____________?
6. The boy is from Turkey, ___________________?
7. Sue wasn't listening,__________________ ?
8. Andrew isn't sleeping, ___________________?
9. Tom and Maria will arrive at Heathrow, __________________?
10. She has a brother, ___________________?
11. Peter played handball yesterday, _____________?
12. They are going home from school,_____________ ?
13. Mary didn't do her homework last Monday, ____________?
14. He could have bought a new car, ______________?
15. Kevin will come tonight, _____________?
16. I'm clever,__________________ ?
17. John and Max don't like Maths, ____________ ?
18. They go out for a walk, _______________?
19. Jack can write good poems, _______________?
20. She didn't come to the shop, __________________?
B. Write the sentences according to the tag questions.
1. _______________________________. Aren’t I?
2. _______________________________. Is he?
3. _______________________________. Didn’t they?
4. _______________________________. Won’t we?
5. _______________________________. Does she?
6. _______________________________. Should I?
7. _______________________________. Am I?
8. _______________________________. Isn’t she?
9. _______________________________. Will you?
10. _______________________________. Doesn’t he?
A. Ask the corresponding tag question.
1. He reads the newspaper, _____________ ?
2. You are Indian, _____________?
3. They had a nice weekend, _________________?
4. Peggy didn't use the pencil, ________________?
5. Peter played handball yesterday, _____________?
6. The boy is from Turkey, ___________________?
7. Sue wasn't listening,__________________ ?
8. Andrew isn't sleeping, ___________________?
9. Tom and Maria will arrive at Heathrow, __________________?
10. She has a brother, ___________________?
11. Peter played handball yesterday, _____________?
12. They are going home from school,_____________ ?
13. Mary didn't do her homework last Monday, ____________?
14. He could have bought a new car, ______________?
15. Kevin will come tonight, _____________?
16. I'm clever,__________________ ?
17. John and Max don't like Maths, ____________ ?
18. They go out for a walk, _______________?
19. Jack can write good poems, _______________?
20. She didn't come to the shop, __________________?
B. Write the sentences according to the tag questions.
1. _______________________________. Aren’t I?
2. _______________________________. Is he?
3. _______________________________. Didn’t they?
4. _______________________________. Won’t we?
5. _______________________________. Does she?
6. _______________________________. Should I?
7. _______________________________. Am I?
8. _______________________________. Isn’t she?
9. _______________________________. Will you?
10. _______________________________. Doesn’t he?
lunes, 4 de abril de 2011
ACTIVITY ABOUT PASSIVE VOICE 11°
ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY
A. Put in the correct form of the verb in Passive into the gaps. Use the verb and the tense given in brackets.
Example:
A letter __________ by Peter. (to write - Simple Present)
Answer:
A letter is written by Peter.
1) The words______ by the teacher today. (to explain - Simple Present)
2) We _______ a letter the day before yesterday. (to send - Simple Past)
3) This car _______ . It's too old. (not/to steal - will-future)
4) This street ______ because of snow. (already/to close - Present Perfect)
5) A new restaurant _______ next week. (to open - will-future)
6) He _____ to the party yesterday. (to invite - Simple Past)
7) The blue box _______ . (can/not/to see - Simple Present)
8) I _____ the book by my friend last Sunday. (to give - Simple Past)
9) The dishes ________ by my little brother. (not/to wash - Present Perfect)
10) I ______ by Robert. (not/to ask - will-future)
B. Rewrite the sentences using Passive voice.
Example:
Peter writes a letter.
Answer:
A letter is written by Peter.
1) Julia rescued three cats.
2) The students wrote the reports.
3) Maria crashed the blue car.
4) Alex learned the poem.
5) Steven has forgotten the book.
6) The mechanic has not repaired the DVD recorder.
7) They play handball.
8) Sue puts the flowers on the floor.
9) The girls had lost the match.
10) The teacher is not going to open the window.
ACTIVITY
A. Put in the correct form of the verb in Passive into the gaps. Use the verb and the tense given in brackets.
Example:
A letter __________ by Peter. (to write - Simple Present)
Answer:
A letter is written by Peter.
1) The words______ by the teacher today. (to explain - Simple Present)
2) We _______ a letter the day before yesterday. (to send - Simple Past)
3) This car _______ . It's too old. (not/to steal - will-future)
4) This street ______ because of snow. (already/to close - Present Perfect)
5) A new restaurant _______ next week. (to open - will-future)
6) He _____ to the party yesterday. (to invite - Simple Past)
7) The blue box _______ . (can/not/to see - Simple Present)
8) I _____ the book by my friend last Sunday. (to give - Simple Past)
9) The dishes ________ by my little brother. (not/to wash - Present Perfect)
10) I ______ by Robert. (not/to ask - will-future)
B. Rewrite the sentences using Passive voice.
Example:
Peter writes a letter.
Answer:
A letter is written by Peter.
1) Julia rescued three cats.
2) The students wrote the reports.
3) Maria crashed the blue car.
4) Alex learned the poem.
5) Steven has forgotten the book.
6) The mechanic has not repaired the DVD recorder.
7) They play handball.
8) Sue puts the flowers on the floor.
9) The girls had lost the match.
10) The teacher is not going to open the window.
miércoles, 23 de marzo de 2011
ACTIVITY ABOUT PRONOUNS
ACTIVITY
A. Which object form of the personal pronoun can substitute the underlined phrase in the sentence?
1) The teacher always gives the students homework.
a. me
b. them
c. you
2) I am reading the book to my little sister.
a. her
b. us
c. him
3) The boys are riding their bikes.
a. it
b. them
c. her
4) My father is writing a letter to John.
a. me
b. her
c. him
5) I don't know the answer.
a. she
b. her
c. it
6) Sally is going to Anne.
a. her
b. him
c. me
7) Open the window, please.
a. it
b. them
c. us
8) Can you tell the people the way to the airport, please?
a. you
b. them
c. us
9) The books are for Peter.
a. him
b. her
c. you
10) Can you help my sister and me, please?
a. her
b. me
c. us
B. Fill in the correct pronouns.
1. My sister Jane loves books. This novel is for (she) ____ .
2. My children like Disney films. The video is for (they) _____ .
3. My brother Matt collects picture postcards. These postcards are for (he) ____ .
4. My parents like Latin music. The CD is for (they) _____ .
5. I like watches. This nice watch is for (I)_____ .
6. My wife and I love sweets. These sweets are for (we) ____.
7. My nephew likes cars. The toy truck is for (he)____ .
8. My neighbour wants to go to California next year. The guide book is for (she)____ .
9. Here is another souvenir. I don't know what to do with (it) ____.
10. You know what? - It's for (you)____ .
C. Replace the personal pronouns by possessive pronouns.
1. This book is (you) ____ .
2. The ball is (I) ____.
3. The blue car is (we)____ .
4. The ring is (she)____ .
5. We met Paul and Jane last night. This house is (they)____ .
6. The luggage is (he)____ .
7. The pictures are (she)____ .
8. In our garden is a bird. The nest is (it)____ .
9. This cat is (we)____ .
10. This was not my fault. It was (you)____ .
A. Which object form of the personal pronoun can substitute the underlined phrase in the sentence?
1) The teacher always gives the students homework.
a. me
b. them
c. you
2) I am reading the book to my little sister.
a. her
b. us
c. him
3) The boys are riding their bikes.
a. it
b. them
c. her
4) My father is writing a letter to John.
a. me
b. her
c. him
5) I don't know the answer.
a. she
b. her
c. it
6) Sally is going to Anne.
a. her
b. him
c. me
7) Open the window, please.
a. it
b. them
c. us
8) Can you tell the people the way to the airport, please?
a. you
b. them
c. us
9) The books are for Peter.
a. him
b. her
c. you
10) Can you help my sister and me, please?
a. her
b. me
c. us
B. Fill in the correct pronouns.
1. My sister Jane loves books. This novel is for (she) ____ .
2. My children like Disney films. The video is for (they) _____ .
3. My brother Matt collects picture postcards. These postcards are for (he) ____ .
4. My parents like Latin music. The CD is for (they) _____ .
5. I like watches. This nice watch is for (I)_____ .
6. My wife and I love sweets. These sweets are for (we) ____.
7. My nephew likes cars. The toy truck is for (he)____ .
8. My neighbour wants to go to California next year. The guide book is for (she)____ .
9. Here is another souvenir. I don't know what to do with (it) ____.
10. You know what? - It's for (you)____ .
C. Replace the personal pronouns by possessive pronouns.
1. This book is (you) ____ .
2. The ball is (I) ____.
3. The blue car is (we)____ .
4. The ring is (she)____ .
5. We met Paul and Jane last night. This house is (they)____ .
6. The luggage is (he)____ .
7. The pictures are (she)____ .
8. In our garden is a bird. The nest is (it)____ .
9. This cat is (we)____ .
10. This was not my fault. It was (you)____ .
lunes, 14 de marzo de 2011
ACTIVITY ABOUT CONDITIONALS FOR 11°
ACTIVITY
A. Circle the following Conditional Sentences Type I, II or II.
1. If he had brought the vase, it would have broken.
Type I Type II Type III
2. If you read the book, you will learn a lot.
Type I Type II Type III
3. If I had gone to the party, I would have danced with him
Type I Type II Type III
4. I would run if I saw a spider.
Type I Type II Type III
5. We would have eaten hamburger if you had been with us.
Type I Type II Type III
6. If you had listened to me, the accident wouldn't have happened.
Type I Type II Type III
7. If we don't get tickets for the concert, we'll stay at home.
Type I Type II Type III
8. They would go by bus if they wanted.
Type I Type II Type III
9. She will buy a house if she has money.
Type I Type II Type III
10. He would have won the contest if he had participated.
Type I Type II Type III
B. Write the sentencesin another conditionals
A. Circle the following Conditional Sentences Type I, II or II.
1. If he had brought the vase, it would have broken.
Type I Type II Type III
2. If you read the book, you will learn a lot.
Type I Type II Type III
3. If I had gone to the party, I would have danced with him
Type I Type II Type III
4. I would run if I saw a spider.
Type I Type II Type III
5. We would have eaten hamburger if you had been with us.
Type I Type II Type III
6. If you had listened to me, the accident wouldn't have happened.
Type I Type II Type III
7. If we don't get tickets for the concert, we'll stay at home.
Type I Type II Type III
8. They would go by bus if they wanted.
Type I Type II Type III
9. She will buy a house if she has money.
Type I Type II Type III
10. He would have won the contest if he had participated.
Type I Type II Type III
B. Write the sentencesin another conditionals
viernes, 11 de marzo de 2011
ACTIVITY ABOUT PRONOUNS 10°
ACTIVITY
A. Use the correct personal pronouns. Watch the words in brackets.
Example: ___ often reads books. (Lisa)
Answer: She often reads books.
1) ____is dreaming. (George)
2) ____ is green. (the blackboard)
3) ______ are on the wall. (the posters)
4) _____ is running. (the dog)
5) _____are watching TV. (my mother and I)
6) ____ are in the garden. (the flowers)
7) _____ is riding his bike. (Tom)
8) _____ is from Bristol. (Victoria)
9) _____ has got a brother. (Diana)
10) _____ got a computer. (Mandy)
B. Replace the words in brackets by the correct personal pronouns.
1. My name is Sue. (Sue ) _____ am English. And this is my family.
2. My mum's name is Angie. (Angie) _______ is from Germany.
3. Bob is my dad. (My dad) _____ is a waiter.
4. On the left you can see Simon. (Simon) ______ is my brother.
5. (Sue and Simon) ____ are twins.
6. Our dog is a girl, Judy. (Judy) _____ is two years old.
7. (Sue, Simon, Angie and Bob) _______ live in Canterbury.
8. (Canterbury) ____ is not far from London.
9. My grandparents live in London. (My grandparents) ____ often come and see us.
10. (The cat) _____ is black
A. Use the correct personal pronouns. Watch the words in brackets.
Example: ___ often reads books. (Lisa)
Answer: She often reads books.
1) ____is dreaming. (George)
2) ____ is green. (the blackboard)
3) ______ are on the wall. (the posters)
4) _____ is running. (the dog)
5) _____are watching TV. (my mother and I)
6) ____ are in the garden. (the flowers)
7) _____ is riding his bike. (Tom)
8) _____ is from Bristol. (Victoria)
9) _____ has got a brother. (Diana)
10) _____ got a computer. (Mandy)
B. Replace the words in brackets by the correct personal pronouns.
1. My name is Sue. (Sue ) _____ am English. And this is my family.
2. My mum's name is Angie. (Angie) _______ is from Germany.
3. Bob is my dad. (My dad) _____ is a waiter.
4. On the left you can see Simon. (Simon) ______ is my brother.
5. (Sue and Simon) ____ are twins.
6. Our dog is a girl, Judy. (Judy) _____ is two years old.
7. (Sue, Simon, Angie and Bob) _______ live in Canterbury.
8. (Canterbury) ____ is not far from London.
9. My grandparents live in London. (My grandparents) ____ often come and see us.
10. (The cat) _____ is black
lunes, 7 de marzo de 2011
ACTIVITY ABOUT CONDITIONALS 11°
ACTIVITY
Put the verbs in brackets into the gaps. Form a Conditional sentence
TYPE I
1) If I (to come) home earlier, I (to prepare) dinner.
2) If we (to live) in Rome, Francesco (to visit) us.
3) If Tim and Tom (to be) older, they (to play) in our hockey team.
4) If he (to be) my friend, I (to invite) him to my birthday party.
5) If Susan (to study) harder, she (to be) better at school.
TYPE II
6) If they (to have) enough money, they (to buy) a new car.
7) If you (to do) a paper round, you (to earn) a little extra money.
8) If Michael (to get) more pocket money, he (to ask) Doris out for dinner.
9) If we (to hurry), we (to catch) the bus.
10) If it (to rain), Nina (to take) an umbrella with her.
TYPE III
11) If the weather (to be) nice, they (to play) football.
12) If we (to go) to a good restaurant, we (to have) a better dinner.
13) If John (to learn) more words, he (to write) a good report.
14) If the boys (to take) the bus to school, they (to arrive) on time.
15) If the teacher (to explain) the homework, I (to do) it.
Put the verbs in brackets into the gaps. Form a Conditional sentence
TYPE I
1) If I (to come) home earlier, I (to prepare) dinner.
2) If we (to live) in Rome, Francesco (to visit) us.
3) If Tim and Tom (to be) older, they (to play) in our hockey team.
4) If he (to be) my friend, I (to invite) him to my birthday party.
5) If Susan (to study) harder, she (to be) better at school.
TYPE II
6) If they (to have) enough money, they (to buy) a new car.
7) If you (to do) a paper round, you (to earn) a little extra money.
8) If Michael (to get) more pocket money, he (to ask) Doris out for dinner.
9) If we (to hurry), we (to catch) the bus.
10) If it (to rain), Nina (to take) an umbrella with her.
TYPE III
11) If the weather (to be) nice, they (to play) football.
12) If we (to go) to a good restaurant, we (to have) a better dinner.
13) If John (to learn) more words, he (to write) a good report.
14) If the boys (to take) the bus to school, they (to arrive) on time.
15) If the teacher (to explain) the homework, I (to do) it.
lunes, 28 de febrero de 2011
ACTIVITY ABOUT CONDITIONAL IF 11°
ACTIVITY
Put the verbs in brackets into the gaps. Form a Conditional sentence - type I, II, III.
1) If I (to study), I (to pass) the exams.
2) If the sun (to shine), we (to walk) to the town.
3) If he (to have) a temperature, he (to see) the doctor.
4) If my friends (to come), I (to be) very happy.
5) If she (to earn) a lot of money, she (to fly) to New York.
6) If we (to travel) to London, we (to visit) the museums.
7) If you (to wear) sandals in the mountains, you (to slip) on the rocks.
8) If Rita (to forget) her homework, the teacher (to give) her a low mark.
9) If they (to go) to the disco, they (to listen) to loud music.
10) If you (to wait) a minute, I (to ask) my parents.
Put the verbs in brackets into the gaps. Form a Conditional sentence - type I, II, III.
1) If I (to study), I (to pass) the exams.
2) If the sun (to shine), we (to walk) to the town.
3) If he (to have) a temperature, he (to see) the doctor.
4) If my friends (to come), I (to be) very happy.
5) If she (to earn) a lot of money, she (to fly) to New York.
6) If we (to travel) to London, we (to visit) the museums.
7) If you (to wear) sandals in the mountains, you (to slip) on the rocks.
8) If Rita (to forget) her homework, the teacher (to give) her a low mark.
9) If they (to go) to the disco, they (to listen) to loud music.
10) If you (to wait) a minute, I (to ask) my parents.
lunes, 14 de febrero de 2011
ACTIVITY VERBAL TENSES FOR 10°
ACTIVITY
Write sentences in different tenses according to the instructions.
1. Bob / visit / his grandma
2. Jimmy / play / on the computer
3. Sue and Walter / wash / their car
4. Andrew / repair / his bike
5. Phil / help / Anne with maths
6. Brad and Louise / watch / a film
7. Tamara / talk to / her best friend
8. Bridgette / draw / a picture
9. Carol / read / a computer magazine
10. Tom and Alice / be / to a restaurant
11. I (not / work) today.
12. We (buy) a new lamp.
13. We (not / plan) our holiday yet.
14. (be / you / in the party) ?
15. He (write) five letters.
16. She (not / see) him for a long time.
17. (be / you) at school?
18. School (not / start) yet.
19. (speak / he) to his boss?
20. He (have / not) the time yet
Write sentences in different tenses according to the instructions.
1. Bob / visit / his grandma
2. Jimmy / play / on the computer
3. Sue and Walter / wash / their car
4. Andrew / repair / his bike
5. Phil / help / Anne with maths
6. Brad and Louise / watch / a film
7. Tamara / talk to / her best friend
8. Bridgette / draw / a picture
9. Carol / read / a computer magazine
10. Tom and Alice / be / to a restaurant
11. I (not / work) today.
12. We (buy) a new lamp.
13. We (not / plan) our holiday yet.
14. (be / you / in the party) ?
15. He (write) five letters.
16. She (not / see) him for a long time.
17. (be / you) at school?
18. School (not / start) yet.
19. (speak / he) to his boss?
20. He (have / not) the time yet
lunes, 7 de febrero de 2011
ACTIVITY VERBAL TENSES FOR 11° 2
ACTIVITY
Put the verbs into the correct tense (simple present or past)and change into other ways.
1. She (walk) _________ to school.
2. We (play)_________ Monopoly.
3. The child (cry) _________ .
4.(watch / he) ________ the news regularly?
5. They (love) ________ football.
6. Joe (practice) _________ football with his father
7. I (visit) ________ my friend Tanya.
8. We (want) __________ to have lunch together.
9. She (play) ________ squash with Emily.
10. The film (start)________ at 8 pm
Put the verbs into the correct tense (simple present or past)and change into other ways.
1. She (walk) _________ to school.
2. We (play)_________ Monopoly.
3. The child (cry) _________ .
4.(watch / he) ________ the news regularly?
5. They (love) ________ football.
6. Joe (practice) _________ football with his father
7. I (visit) ________ my friend Tanya.
8. We (want) __________ to have lunch together.
9. She (play) ________ squash with Emily.
10. The film (start)________ at 8 pm
jueves, 20 de enero de 2011
WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP
A. Write sentences in present and past progressive with the following information in all forms.
Example: He _______ (to begin) the activity
Present progressive: He is beginning the activity.
Is he beginning the activity?
He isn’t beginning the activity
Past progressive: He was beginning the activity
Was he beginning the activity
He wasn’t beginning the activity
1. She ________ (to write) a book.
2. They _________ (to cook) the salad.
3. We ________ (to sleep) on the sofá.
4. I _________ (to play) the guitar.
5. He ________ (to drink) water three times a day.
B. Form sentences in the given tenses using the following words in all forms:
They – to speak - French
Example: Simple present: They speak French. Do they speak French?. They don’t speak French.
a. He - to write – letters
b. They – to run – in the park.
c. We – to study – languages.
d. I – to clean – the house.
e. Marta and Juan – to dance – in the party
1) Simple Present -
2) Present Progressive -
3) Simple Past -
4) Past Progressive -
5) will-future -
6) going to-
C. Write sentences using USED TO in all forms.
Example: She ________ (to sing) in the kindergarden
She used to sing in the kindergarden
Did she use to sing in the kindergarden?
She didn’t use to sing in the kindergarden
1) They __________ (to pack) the lunch basket.
2) I __________ (to ask) somebody the way.
3) Rita ____________ (to borrow) Jim's book.
4) We ____________ (to design) a T-shirt.
5) I ___________ (to click) on the red button.
6) The girls ____________(to laugh) at the boys.
7) Tim __________ (to pull) Sandra's hair.
8) Andy and Fred ___________ (to sing) a song.
9) You _____________ (to prepare) dinner.
10) He ________________(to keep) the hamster in the garden
A. Write sentences in present and past progressive with the following information in all forms.
Example: He _______ (to begin) the activity
Present progressive: He is beginning the activity.
Is he beginning the activity?
He isn’t beginning the activity
Past progressive: He was beginning the activity
Was he beginning the activity
He wasn’t beginning the activity
1. She ________ (to write) a book.
2. They _________ (to cook) the salad.
3. We ________ (to sleep) on the sofá.
4. I _________ (to play) the guitar.
5. He ________ (to drink) water three times a day.
B. Form sentences in the given tenses using the following words in all forms:
They – to speak - French
Example: Simple present: They speak French. Do they speak French?. They don’t speak French.
a. He - to write – letters
b. They – to run – in the park.
c. We – to study – languages.
d. I – to clean – the house.
e. Marta and Juan – to dance – in the party
1) Simple Present -
2) Present Progressive -
3) Simple Past -
4) Past Progressive -
5) will-future -
6) going to-
C. Write sentences using USED TO in all forms.
Example: She ________ (to sing) in the kindergarden
She used to sing in the kindergarden
Did she use to sing in the kindergarden?
She didn’t use to sing in the kindergarden
1) They __________ (to pack) the lunch basket.
2) I __________ (to ask) somebody the way.
3) Rita ____________ (to borrow) Jim's book.
4) We ____________ (to design) a T-shirt.
5) I ___________ (to click) on the red button.
6) The girls ____________(to laugh) at the boys.
7) Tim __________ (to pull) Sandra's hair.
8) Andy and Fred ___________ (to sing) a song.
9) You _____________ (to prepare) dinner.
10) He ________________(to keep) the hamster in the garden
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